Previously regional head of strategy for Bates Asia, based in Hong Kong, Cotton was senior partner and worldwide group planning director at Ogilvy & Mather New York prior to joining Bates.
He has experience working with brands such as Guinness, IBM, Nokia, Coca-Cola and Allied Domecq. As well as winning Effie awards for IBM's software and Guinness, he co-authored Ogilvy's global white paper on 'Brands -- Communicating in Times of Crisis' following 9/11.
He has experience working with brands such as Guinness, IBM, Nokia, Coca-Cola and Allied Domecq. As well as winning Effie awards for IBM's software and Guinness, he co-authored Ogilvy's global white paper on 'Brands -- Communicating in Times of Crisis' following 9/11.
Nigel Gilbert, chairman and CEO, Lowe North Asia and Southeast Asia, said: "Neil's ability to connect powerful strategy to highly creative communications for clients clearly sets him apart in this industry."
