HONG KONG: Ion Global, formerly named Web Connection, has boosted
its management team with the appointment of six executives from the
consulting and internet professional services industries.
The company has also appointed a global leadership council, a network of
executives that will guide Ion Global's strategy .
The new appointments follow last month's rebranding of the company,
which shifted its focus from web design to present a broader, global
image.
Peter Hamilton, chief executive officer, said the company had spent the
last six months deploying a "more networked organisational
structure".
Vanessa Kirby will lead the user experience team at Ion Global, which
integrates design, content and information architecture.
The company has also appointed a new managing director of Asean, Natesan
Ramesh, who will develop business in South Asia.
Ramesh joined Ion Global from USInteractive in the US and prior to that
was director at Asia Strategy Practice of Accenture (formerly Andersen
Consulting).
Jian Ma will be responsible for managing and growing the company's
business across China, while Paul Li will lead the supply chain practice
for Greater China.
Edmond Wong, previously from Chinadotcom, will head the strategy
competency in Hong Kong by helping clients plan and execute e-business
strategies.
The company has also hired Eddie Yung to help develop the communications
and technology practice.
