Lion & Lion hires Jonathan Crawford to fill newly created role as Executive Creative Director

Jonathan Crawford has been appointed as Executive Creative Director at digital marketing agency Lion & Lion – a new position created by the digital network.

Lion & Lion has offices in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Taipei and Ho Chi Minh City and the role is a key part of their strategy to grow regional as well as local creative capabilities, and further strengthen its position across Asia. Recent hires include Aji Bekti as Creative Director in Indonesia and Huy Tuan as Creative Lead in Vietnam.

Having previously worked for The Formery and Nomads Agency in Amsterdam, Crawford brings more than 15 years of experience from the advertising industry. Clients in his past portfolio include Danone, Adidas, Emirates, Guerrilla Games and Nikon to name a few. His creative work has been recognised by several award bodies including Creative Circle, D&AD and the Cannes Advertising Festival.

Anthea Kahn, Chief Operating Officer at Lion & Lion, said; “Having Jonathan onboard will strengthen our position in the region and our creative competencies across the organisation. Jonathan will be instrumental in making sure Lion & Lion has the right skills in-house to ensure we deliver strategic and impactful digital marketing to our clients.”

“I’m really pleased to join Lion & Lion and have the opportunity to work at a strategic digital agency that challenges some of the established players in the region. I look forward to growing Lion & Lion’s creative capabilities and ensure we create customer experiences that are engaging, exceptional and memorable,” said Crawford.