MEC Singapore names Wright head of regional research

SINGAPORE - MEC has shifted Jon Wright, the European head of its research operation, to Asia to replace outgoing director Stephanie Besse.

Wright, who ran MediaLab's London-based European unit, will move to Singapore to take on the role of MediaLab's regional director. He takes over from Stephanie Besse who leaves the company for personal reasons.

“Jon will be invaluable to the development of MEC’s proprietary communication channel planning solutions,” said Bertilla Teo, MEC's CEO for China and North Asia. “He will work closely with client teams and the specialists from digital, content and retail."

Wright added: “MEC in this region has truly produced some of the most innovative work in the network. So I’m looking forward to facing the very real challenge of helping them reach greater heights of accountable innovation”.