RMG Connect's Davies shifts to global role at OgilvyOne

ASIA-PACIFIC - Paul Davies (pictured), the president and founder of RMG Connect Asia-Pacific, is leaving the network to join WPP network rival OgilvyOne as worldwide senior vice-president based in Singapore.

Davies will report directly to Brian Fetherstonhaugh, OgilvyOne's worldwide chairman and CEO.

The Englishman ends a three and a half year stint building the RMG Connect brand in Asia. His move will see Philip Greenfield, the global CEO of RMG Connect, oversee the network's Asia operation for the time being.

Greenfield said: “Paul has done a great job in growing the agency and my task will be to continue and accelerate the positive growth the agency has seen in Asia.”

Michael Maedel, international president of JWT, said: “Paul was instrumental in establishing the network in Asia and played an important role in building strong client relationships and cementing the network’s offices in the region. We wish him all the best in the future.”