Publicis names new GM in Shanghai

SHANGHAI - Publicis has hired ex-Dentsu VP C.H. Yang as general manager of its Shanghai office.

The development comes as the agency also shifts former Beijing chief Marian Koa (pictured) to Shanghai to work on mergers and acquisitions and business development.

At Dentsu Beijing, Yang oversaw a client portfolio that included Yili, Lenovo and Kangshifu. He reportes to Publicis China CEO Sheena Jeng.