Proactive, dynamic and charismatic Ms Goh Shu Fen, Co-founder and principal of R3, has been
named the new President of the Institute Of Advertising Singapore (IAS). Shu Fen was elected
at the recent IAS annual general meeting on 4 July. She will be taking over the helm
from Terry O’Connor, who has steped down after two years. Terry will remain on
as senior advisor to the council.
“I’m privileged to take on this role and very thankful to Terry for his remarkable leadership
which has truly raised the bar for the IAS in shaping the marketing and communications
landscape. With several new senior marketers on board the council and with our existing
strong team of professionals, we look forward to challenging ourselves to greater
achievements, driving membership and serving the needs of the marketing and communications
industry with purpose and relevance.”
IAS NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS 2013/2014
President: Goh Shu Fen, Co-Founder & Principal, R3
Vice Presidents
Wong Mei Wai – Head of Marketing, Asia Pacific Breweries, Vietnam
Lynette Ang – Senior VP & Head, Strategic Marketing & Communications
NTUC Income Insurance Co-operatives Ltd
Hon. Secretary – Jacqui Lim, General Manager, ZenithOptimedia
Hon Treasurer – Alrick Dorett, Chief Operating Officer, TBWA
Members
1. Alan Fairnington, Managing Partner, Duxton Consulting
2. Alvin Neo, Chief Marketing Officer, Parkway Healthcare International
3. Ben Lightfoot, Chief Executive Officer, McCann Worldgroup
4. Fiona Gordon, Chairman, Ogilvy & Mather
5. John Hadfield, Chief Executive Officer, BBH Asia Pacific
6. Vernon Vasu, ex Director, Marketing & Communications, Health
Promotion Board
Co-Opt Members
1. Jeslyn Tan, General Manager, SMRT Media
2. Jimmy Yar, Director, Talent Development, DDB Singapore
3. Leela Nair, Managing Director, MindShare
4. Rene De Monchy, Head of Marketing, Asia Pacific Breweries
5. Ryan Lim, Business Director, Blugrapes
