DraftWorldwide has appointed Ross Gearing as executive
vice-president, strategic planning director, DraftWorldwide Commons
Japan. Gearing will work in the joint-venture between DraftWorldwide,
Commons and the Nikkei Group. He will lead CRM strategic thinking and
implementation.Gearing joins Draft from Impiric Asia-Pacific,where he
was managing director of special projects, Greater China. DraftWorldwide
has also appointed Tony Ip as managing director of Greater China. Ip has
12 years' experience in the Hong Kong and China markets, and has helped
develop integrated solutions for major brands. Prior to joining
DraftWorldwide, Ip was managing director, Greater China for Impiric.