Kenny Lim
Dec 15, 2008

Mike Amour leaves Grey

ASIA-PACIFIC - Mike Amour (pictured), chairman and CEO of Grey Group Asia-Pacific is leaving the network and Nirvik Singh, head of Grey South/Southeast Asia, will succeed Amour, effective January 1 2009.

Mike Amour leaves Grey
Amour has held the top post in Asia-Pacific since 2005 and will be leaving at the end of the year for a sabbatical before considering new career opportunities, including potential options within WPP.

Jim Heekin, chairman and CEO of Grey Group, said in a statement: “Nirvik Singh is one of the most dynamic and accomplished executives of the new generation of leaders emerging in Asia-Pacific’s advertising industry and his promotion underscores the talent Grey possesses in our ranks.”

“Together Mike and Nirvik have accelerated Grey Group’s performance in our 17 Asian markets and created a strong foundation for rapid growth by recruiting world-class talent, elevating our creative product, winning new business and delivering outstanding client service across the communications spectrum. Their years of partnership ensure that this transition will be seamless. I am confident Nirvik will take Grey to the next level.”

Singh, a 19-year veteran of Grey, has served as both chairman and CEO of Grey Group South/Southeast Asia since 2005 and CEO of G2 Asia-Pacific since 2007.

Heekin said, “Mike Amour leaves with our sincere gratitude for his contributions to Grey Group in re-engineering and energising our network in Asia-Pacific. He has our best wishes for continued success in the next chapter of his career.”

Source:
Campaign Asia

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