OMD Malaysia’s General Manager, Margaret Lim, has been promoted to the
position of Managing Director. In her new role, Margaret will be
charged with the leadership of OMD, Malaysia, spanning operations,
strategy, business development and talent management.
An OMD Malaysia employee since 2002, Margaret has been instrumental in
winning key pitches and retaining existing business. Prior to OMD,
Margaret has worked with DDB, JWT and Lowe in Malaysia in key roles.
“Margaret is ideal for this role. Over the years, she has contributed
significantly to OMD’s growth in Malaysia and displayed exemplary
skills in strategic thinking, brand building, ideation and team
building. I respect her as a colleague and I am confident that she
will step up to the role as the MD of OMD with grace and a can- do,
winning attitude,” Andreas Vogiatzakis, Managing Director, Omnicom
Media Group, Malaysia.
“A charismatic leader, Margaret has done a great job in establishing a
strong, positive and productive work environment and the promotion is
well-deserved. In Margaret, we have an enterprising leader who is more
than capable of taking OMD to new heights of excellence in Malaysia,”
said Steve Blakeman, CEO, OMD, Asia Pacific.
Commenting on her promotion, Margaret Lim said, “The challenges and
opportunities over the last ten years at OMD have certainly enriched
my experience as a professional and it can only get better. I am
thankful for this broader leadership opportunity and look forward to
driving excellence for the organization.”
Margaret will report to Andreas Vogiatzakis, and her promotion is
effective from May 1st.
