MEC names MTV's Lim as new Singapore MD

MEC Singapore has named media sales specialist Lim Yew Nee as its new MD, succeeding the departing Soonthorn Areerak (Media, 20 October).

Lim (pictured) was previously SVP of advertising sales operations and MTV Asia and, prior to that, VP at Time Magazine Asia.

Lim will report to MEC Southeast Asia and South Asia CEO Stephen Li, who said in a statement: "Singapore is one of our most successful and innovative offices in Asia, so we were looking for someone who not only combined channel-neutral creativity with strong client and staff relationship skills, but who would also have a good head for business."