Singapore, 30 April 2008 – The Association of Accredited Advertising Agents Singapore (4As) announced today that Anthony Kang, President of Dentsu Singapore was re-elected as the 4As President during the Annual General Meeting held yesterday evening.  Kang has served as President of the 4As for the last two terms.

At the same meeting, Gan Boon Guan, CEO of Starcom Media Worldwide was elected First Vice-President while Angus Fraser, Managing Director of JWT Singapore was elected to assume Gan’s previous position as Second Vice-President. 

Faith Gay of Mediatron Advertising and Vincent Hoe of AG Advertising were elected as Honorary Treasurer and Honorary Secretary, respectively.

The Executive Committee also welcomed three new additions - Subba Raju, CEO of Grey Global Group Singapore; Theodore Choo, CEO of Gosh Advertising; and Mark Wong, Managing Director of Ogilvy & Mather Singapore.

“We are pleased that Theodore, Subba and Mark have joined the committee, bringing new dimensions to the association’s work at a time when the industry is experiencing dramatic innovation and changes,” said Kang. “We look forward to their contributions.”

“As an advertising trade body, the 4As will continue to be the voice for the industry; and to promote and safeguard the interest of members.  We will also continue to co-operate and facilitate discussions between the industry and government agencies; providing linkages and contacts.  Through such efforts, we hope to provide a strong representation on industry development as well as to foster strategic collaboration with various stakeholders,” added Kang.

The Executive Committee now makes up a 14-member team comprising representatives from local and international agencies.  All members serve a two-year term.

The 4As Executive Committee 2008/2009
President: Anthony Kang, President, Dentsu Singapore
1st Vice-President: Gan Boon Guan, CEO, Starcom Media Worldwide
2nd Vice-President: Angus Fraser, Managing Director, JWT Singapore
Honorary Secretary: Vincent Hoe, Group Managing Director, AG Advertising
Honorary Treasurer: Faith Gay, Director, Mediatron Advertising
Committee Members:
 Harpreet S. Kaintel, CEO, ZenithOptimedia
Jeffrey Seah, CEO, MindShare Singapore
Patricia Lim, Managing Director, PHD Singapore
Phyllis Chua, Executive Director, City Life Advertising
Subba Raju, CEO, Grey Global Advertising 
Theodore Choo, CEO, Gosh Advertising
James Miner, Regional Director, Creative Services, GroupM Asia Pacific* 
Mark Wong, Managing Director, Ogilvy & Mather Singapore*

*Co-opted Member