Fitch takes on new executives in APAC
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Retail and brand consultancy Fitch has changed its leadership structure in the Asia Pacific region with two appointments and a promotion.
Based in Shanghai, Nikki Lin has been promoted to managing director of Fitch China. She joined Fitch as GM from Interbrand early last year.
Returning to the company, Simon Bell has been appointed MD for Fitch Singapore. He has more than 20 years’ experience working in Singapore, India and Australia in strategy, management and regional roles. He was previously Fitch India strategy director from 2009 to 2011.
Fitch Hong Kong has appointed Janice Siu as business director. More recently an independent consultant, she was previously MD at brand and communications agency Brash. She will report to Hong Kong MD Cally Williams.
Fitch global CEO David Blair says the company has had a strong presence in Asia for a long time.
“With the acquisition of the Hong Kong studio last year, we are now one of the biggest brand and design consultancies in Asia.”
Questions & Answers
Q.Which regions in Asia Pacific have seen leadership changes at Fitch?
Which regions in Asia Pacific have seen leadership changes at Fitch?
Fitch has made leadership appointments or promotions in China, Singapore, and Hong Kong. These changes signify a reorganisation of their management structure across these key markets.
Q.What is Simon Bell's past connection to Fitch?
What is Simon Bell's past connection to Fitch?
Simon Bell is returning to Fitch as the MD for Singapore. He previously served as Fitch India's strategy director between 2009 and 2011, bringing prior experience with the company.
Q.To whom does Janice Siu report in her new role?
To whom does Janice Siu report in her new role?
As the newly appointed Business Director for Fitch Hong Kong, Janice Siu reports directly to Cally Williams. Cally Williams is the current Managing Director for Fitch Hong Kong.
Q.How has Fitch's size in Asia changed recently, according to the CEO?
How has Fitch's size in Asia changed recently, according to the CEO?
Fitch's global CEO, David Blair, states that the company is now one of the largest brand and design consultancies in Asia. This growth is attributed to the acquisition of the Hong Kong studio last year.
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