Wu Shu takes up general manager role at McCann China across Shanghai and Guangzhou offices

McCann Worldgroup China has hired Wu Shu in the General Manager role to lead the business teams of both McCann Shanghai and Guangzhou.

Shu (pictured) comes to McCann from Blue Focus, where she was GM of Blue Focus Shanghai’s Brand Center. With more than 18 years of professional experience across advertising, communication and marketing, Shu has solid experience and proven success leading media, brand, and agency teams. She has managed an extensive range of communication and marketing teams that span content development and corporate/brand communication to social, digital marketing, KOL/influencer strategy and e-commerce.

Prior to her time at Blue Focus, Shu held various client-side roles with Starbucks China, including as their Head of Social, and has also worked with two television channels. She has worked in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Beijing and Chengdu.

“I am so excited to have joined McCann, having always been impressed by their strong client roster in China. I can’t wait to further McCann’s mission to help brands play a meaningful role in people’s lives”, said Shu.

“Shu’s knowledge and experience from her previous roles on the client and media side will enrich our teams’ creative offering and match client expectations for the best of integrated marketing”, Emily Chang, CEO, McCann Worldgroup China said. “Our McCann team and the entire of McCann Worldgroup China is thrilled to welcome her to the family!”