UM's Brett Stewart joins OMD International

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Hong Kong - OMD has nabbed Brett Stewart from UM as managing partner of OMD International, the agency's specialist unit that manages multi-national client assignments.

Stewart will be responsible for delivering media results for OMD's global clients through consumer insights, strategy and channels, based in the Hong Kong office.

He joins OMD from UM Hong Kong, where he was global managing partner leading the Cathay Pacific Airways account.

Torie Henderson, president of global account management, Omnicom Media Group Asia Pacific, said OMD International is increasing its presence in key local markets like Hong Kong to deliver world class solutions to client partners.

Jackson Kwok, CEO of Omnicom Media Group Hong Kong, said: "Brett's expertise of leading multi-cultural teams will fit well with the profile of OMD International, which is currently in growth mode."

Stewart's appointment is effective from 3 July and he will report to Jackson Kwok and Torie Henderson.

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