Singapore, 13 June 2024 – In a strategic move set to bolster its regional operations, VaynerMedia has announced the appointment of Jon Kee as the new Head of Client Partnership for Asia Pacific. Kee brings a wealth of experience, poised to enhance the agency’s client relationships and elevate its Social-at-the-Centre approach across the region.
Tim Lindley, Managing Director of VaynerMedia Asia Pacific, expressed his excitement, stating, “Jon is a rare find –– a seasoned marketer and business leader with a futuristic vision and remarkable humility. He will be a crucial bridge between us and our client partners. These relationships are frequently tested; driving change requires bravery and commitment from our clients, and empathy and hard work from our team.”
Jon Kee’s non-traditional background is particularly noteworthy. “I am particularly excited about his non-traditional background, as it means that he hasn’t been shaped by conventional advertising agency norms. This allows him to approach the future unencumbered by outdated preconceptions. I have no doubt that Jon’s unique perspective will propel VaynerMedia to new heights across the region,” added Lindley.
With over two decades of experience spanning Digital, Advertising, Media, and Entertainment industries, Jon Kee is a distinguished business leader known for forging strategic C-level partnerships and leading successful sales, business development, and marketing initiatives. His career trajectory includes significant roles at Disney, Meta, and Yahoo!, covering key Southeast Asian markets such as Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
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Reflecting on his new role, Jon Kee shared, “My two-decade career has always been aligned around digital — it made perfect sense to join a culture that is trailblazing and rewriting marketing with social at its core. The agency’s authentic, people-centric focus and Gary’s visionary leadership in driving accountable business results are truly game-changing. The exciting growth in APAC under the leadership of Tim has been particularly exciting, and I am thrilled to join VaynerMedia Asia Pacific and continue being part of that evolution.”
Jon assumes his role immediately, succeeding Shrey Khetarpal, who has transitioned to become the Head of Consulting, Asia Pacific at VaynerMedia. Tim Lindley acknowledged Shrey’s contributions, stating, “I also want to take a moment to thank Shrey, who has built a brilliant foundation for Jon to build upon. Shrey moves to lead our Consulting division, and will be a key partner to Jon as we embark on the next stage of our journey.”
About VaynerMedia
VaynerMedia, a contemporary global creative and media agency, was founded in 2009 by Gary Vaynerchuk. Known for driving relevance and impactful business results, VaynerMedia operates in key markets worldwide, including New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Mexico City, London, Amsterdam, Singapore, New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Tokyo, and Sydney. Since opening its Asia Pacific operations in 2019, the agency has partnered with leading brands like PepsiCo, SK-II, YouTube, Burger King, and Under Armour.
