Experience

James Kenneth Koh Executive Search

• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Practice Lead, Asia – Branding & Design

  • Jul 2017 - Present

  We are a boutique executive search firm specialising in advertising, branding & design, digital, HR, media, marketing, public relations, creative and research sectors. www.jameskennethkoh.com We are a boutique executive search firm specialising in advertising, branding & design, digital, HR, media, marketing, public relations, creative and research sectors. www.jameskennethkoh.com



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• Individual and Family Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Stay-at-Home Mum

  • Apr 2021 - Dec 2022

  Was on extended maternity leave to take care of my cheeky twin boys :) Was on extended maternity leave to take care of my cheeky twin boys :)


Innovation Kitchen
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• Client Director

  • 2017 - 2017


Landor

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Client Director

  • 2015 - 2017

  • Led all corporate identity branding and non-P&G packaging projects in Singapore.• Was part of the team that spearheaded the opening of the Singapore Landor NorthandSouth office and was in charge of project managing all innovation projects that come out of this office, over and above the management of all other corporate branding projects within Landor. • Always aimed to be every client’s most valued partner and source of authority on brand-led business transformation through constant and almost-immediate responses.• Worked closely with Client Servicing teams in Jakarta and KL to manage design resources within the Singapore office to ensure smooth workflow and that the design team efficiently delivered work on time and above expectations. • Partnered the Brand Strategists and the Creative Director to help conceptualise brand strategies and concepts, analyse information and provide insights.• Was actively involved in the training and grooming of junior team members in project management and budget management skills because of my ability to connect and build good working relationships and my efficiency in financial reporting and tracking.• Was awarded the ‘Landor Staff Award’ for exemplary service and contributions to Landor in 2011 and 2012. • Was part of the team that led Landor to win Marketing Magazine’s ‘Brand Consultancy of the Year 2012’ award.• Highly involved with internal engagement projects such as the annual Walter’s Day and Christmas party celebrations as well as the inaugural ‘Wake Up With Landor’ breakfast event where existing and potential clients, agency and media partners were invited to attend an interactive session on the importance of innovation.• Clients: Akzo Nobel, Auric Pacific Group, Far East Organisation, Fidelity International, Jacob’s Creek, Kimberly-Clark, L Capital, Malaysia Airlines, Mondelez International, OCBC, Parkson, P&G, Philip Morris International, Temasek Holdings, The Lion Group, UEM Sunrise and Zuji. Show less

• Senior Client Manager

  • Jul 2011 - Dec 2014

  Handled the P&G air care account - Febreeze / Ambipur. And from early 2012, started leading all corporate identity branding and non-P&G packaging projects in Malaysia and Singapore.

• Client Manager

  • Sep 2010 - Jun 2011

  Handled P&G hair care accounts - Pantene and Vidal Sassoon. Experienced and developed a good understanding of how P&G works as well as the Asia hair care market.



DIA Brands

• Singapore
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Account Manager

  • Apr 2008 - Sep 2009

  Worked with over 25 clients on small and large branding and design projects. From brand creation to revitalisation, I was involved in extensive strategic and aesthetic reviews of clients’ brands. With good business acumen and extensive experience in branding and creative communications, I oversaw key accounts and managed major retail, consumer and corporate branding projects for clients including Changi Airport Group, CAAS, NTUC and its social enterprises, Olam International, Chemoil, Jurong Point Shopping Centre, Amara Resorts and Hotels, COLDWEAR and Shatec Institutes. Show less

• Account Manager

  • Nov 2006 - Mar 2008



Ukulele Brand Consultants

• Singapore
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Client Services Executive

  • Nov 2005 - Oct 2006

  Started my foray into branding at Ukulele and learnt the different phases of branding. Successfully managed several small and large branding and design projects such as the re-branding of Singapore Airport Terminal Services (SATS). Started my foray into branding at Ukulele and learnt the different phases of branding. Successfully managed several small and large branding and design projects such as the re-branding of Singapore Airport Terminal Services (SATS).



Batey Red Cell

• Singapore
• Advertising Services

• Freelance Account Executive

  • May 2005 - Aug 2005

  Serviced the StarHub account (MaxOnline segment). Helped create and place advertisements in newspapers and magazines and assisted with the production of StarHub’s 2005 MaxOnline Anniversary Campaign. Serviced the StarHub account (MaxOnline segment). Helped create and place advertisements in newspapers and magazines and assisted with the production of StarHub’s 2005 MaxOnline Anniversary Campaign.



BBDO/Proximity Singapore

• Account Executive

  • Sep 2004 - Mar 2005

  Was in charge of the Visa Asia Pacific BTL account. Specialised in the production and management of BTL collaterals as well as materials directed to consumers in store, channel management and support tools. Worked with the client to develop a campaign strategy, prepare and present proposals, and print mock-ups. Was in charge of the Visa Asia Pacific BTL account. Specialised in the production and management of BTL collaterals as well as materials directed to consumers in store, channel management and support tools. Worked with the client to develop a campaign strategy, prepare and present proposals, and print mock-ups.

• Intern

  • May 2004 - Jun 2004

  Worked on the Visa Singapore account. Assisted with the planning and production of Visa’s biggest promotional campaign of 2004 – the Visa “Win What You Buy” promotion. Learnt how an international advertising agency operated, its various advertising processes and was introduced to the various departments within. Worked on the Visa Singapore account. Assisted with the planning and production of Visa’s biggest promotional campaign of 2004 – the Visa “Win What You Buy” promotion. Learnt how an international advertising agency operated, its various advertising processes and was introduced to the various departments within.