FCB Malaysia elevates creatives including Wang Ie Tjer, Jonathan Chan + James Voon plus adding multiple new hires including Suah Boon Chuan

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FCB Malaysia elevates creatives including Wang Ie Tjer, Jonathan Chan + James Voon plus adding multiple new hires including Suah Boon Chuan

Following a successful 2021 that saw FCB Malaysia win over 15 new clients and bag over 50 awards, the agency has made a slew of creative promotions and new hires. Headlining the promotions are Wang Ie Tjer, who has become the agencies new Head of Creative and Jonathan Chan & James Voon who have been elevated to Associate Creative Director roles.

 

Ong Shi-Ping, FCB’s Co-owner & Chief Creative Officer, said: “Coming out unscathed and profitable after two difficult years of the pandemic speaks volume of the people in our agency and their grit and tenacity during adversity. We are now in a fortunate position to return the commitment by investing in their future.”

Tjer (pictured below right), FCB Malaysia’s newly minted Head of Creative, previously held the title of Creative Director. A member of the agency’s senior team since 2018, Tjer’s consistent delivery has been integral to FCB’s continuing success in Malaysia, as evident by the abovementioned business wins and agency accolades. Tjer’s new role will see him leading a creative team of 30, spearheading the creative efforts on key clients and new businesses, while also representing the agency as a thought leader at industry events and media engagement.

“Since becoming part of the team, Tjer has always been putting his head down to focus on nothing but doing great work, and his can-do approach to even the most challenging tasks has honed him to become a true leader who the folks in the agency can always look to for inspiration and guidance,” said Ong.

Moving up to take on Associate Creative Director roles to deliver greater leadership in copywriting and art direction are Jonathan Chan (pictured right) and James Voon (pictred left) respectively.

FCB Malaysia elevates creatives including Wang Ie Tjer, Jonathan Chan + James Voon plus adding multiple new hires including Suah Boon Chuan

Ong said: “James and Jonathan, who were previously Creative Group Heads, are our agency’s dynamic duo, taking on jobs that many others would shun and then turning them into gold… every single time. Tjer, James and Jon are like 3 peas in a pod, and they’ve been instrumental in helping the agency navigate the difficult years with their stubborn optimism (even in the wee hours), leadership qualities and honest, good work.”

Also receiving promotions are Megan Ong and Wong Ching Sin as Senior Copywriters and Ahmad Hafidz as Senior Art Director.

“I see exciting times ahead with these three young creative talents. They have shown that they can step up to the challenge and deliver the goods even when the going gets super tough. With their attitude and potential, the sky’s the limit for them,” says Ong.

In addition to the promotions, the agency has also made numerous new creative hires, with Suah Boon Chuan (pictured below left) joining FCB as Associate Creative Director. Formerly of Dentsu and TBWA, Suah brings over 15 years of award-winning experience through his work with marquee brands like Pepsi-Co, Nestle, KFC, Volkswagen and HSBC.

“Boon was someone we’ve had our eyes on for some time now and we’re chuffed that he has decided to join us. Together with James and Jon, he will be part of the senior creative leadership team that is led by Tjer. They will be tasked to uphold the quality of the work, be accountable for all creative output and provide necessary guidance to help the agency’s young creatives grow.”

Suah is joined by other recent creative hires – Senior AV Producer Amin Taib, Senior Art Director Lim Poh Yeng, Senior Graphic Designer Muhammad Fadhli, and Graphic Designers Tan Lai Kuen and Muhammad Syamim.

“If there’s one positive that we can take out from this pandemic, it’s that we’re certain that the future of FCB Malaysia is in very, very good hands,” said Ong.

Pictured top L-R: Hafidz Salamat, Wang Ie Tjer, Megan Ong, Suah Boon Chuan, Wong Ching Sin, Jonathan Chan and James Voon

FCB Malaysia elevates creatives including Wang Ie Tjer, Jonathan Chan + James Voon plus adding multiple new hires including Suah Boon Chuan FCB Malaysia elevates creatives including Wang Ie Tjer, Jonathan Chan + James Voon plus adding multiple new hires including Suah Boon Chuan