Tableau's Marcus Loh takes on regional remit at WE Communications

WE Communications has appointed Marcus Loh as regional senior client director for its technology practice in Asia Pacific. Based in Singapore, Loh (pictured) will be tasked to manage the agency’s regional technology client portfolio, and support the continued expansion of the regional practice at the agency. He will be starting his newly-created role next week and will report to Sara Pereira, regional technology lead, Asia Pacific.

Loh brings more than 15 years of experience in strategic communications, brand strategy and marketing, spanning both in-house and agency roles to his role at WE. Prior to this, he was the director of communications, Asia Pacific at tech company Tableau Software. During his time there, Loh headed its public affairs, media and analyst relations, customer evidence and executive communication functions across Asia Pacific. Before that, he served as VP of marketing and corporate communications of the pan-Asian education group, PSB Academy. 

Pereira said Loh in his new role will help the agency's clients navigate today’s ever-changing communications and business landscape, adding that he is a seasoned communicator with a strong understanding of where the industry is headed. “In the midst of industry disruption, clients in the technology sector need strong communications leadership," she said. Some of the technology brands WE Communications partners with include Microsoft, Honeywell, and Mediatek.

“I am thrilled to join WE, an agency committed to partnering with businesses to drive positive action and good in the world. I look forward to partnering with our clients and team to rise to the challenge for the stakeholders we serve," said Loh.

Loh joins the agency following a string of senior appointments in Singapore since December last year. Pereira joined last month and is driving new business growth for the technology sector and increasing cross-regional collaboration, in partnership with local market leadership. She was previously with Ogilvy, helming the role of regional lead across communications, technology and entertainment functions.

Additionally, three sector leads were appointed to boost its Singapore leadership team. They were head of corporate Alicia Eu, head of technology Sophia Hsu, and head of healthcare Sahana Prabhakar. Each of the three leaders are responsible for overseeing and growing their respective sector’s client base. 

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