Kerr to head digital division at Edelman

ASIA-PACIFIC - Edelman has launched Edelman Digital, to be led by John Kerr (pictured) as Asia-Pacific director and focus on clients such as GlaxoSmithKline, StarHub, Kia Motors and Microsoft Xbox.

“Where client solutions require us to work with the best interactive and digital agencies, we will gladly partner,” Kerr noted. “This is especially important in high-growth areas such as mobile and social networking.”

Edelman Asia-Pacific president Alan VanderMolen said: “As clients look to multi-stakeholder, real-time and transparent dialogues to drive specific business outcomes, web- and mobile-based channels must be part of the mix.”