O'Shea departs LB S'pore for global Samsung role

Leo Burnett has confirmed that its Singapore MD John O'Shea is relocating to its New York office to oversee the agency's global Samsung account responsibilities. O'Shea is replaced by Burnett Thailand MD Phil McDonald. "Although we're sorry John is leaving the region we're delighted he has been chosen to oversee the global Samsung project," said Michelle Kristula-Green, president of Leo Burnett Asia Pacific. "His replacement Phil McDonald is an experienced 'Asia hand' with an adept understanding of the market."