SINGAPORE — Advertising conglomerate WPP Media is undergoing key leadership transitions in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region following the announced resignations of Sindhuja Rai, Chief Client Officer, APAC, and Arthur Altounian, Vice President for Singapore and Malaysia.
The high-profile exits mark a notable restructuring within WPP Media’s regional executive team across client management and market operations.
Key Highlights & Executive Moves
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Sindhuja Rai’s Exit: Sindhuja Rai steps down from her role as Chief Client Officer, APAC, concluding a three-year tenure with the group. She previously served as CEO of Wavemaker APAC starting September 2023, before transitioning into regional client leadership roles at WPP Media.
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Prior Background: Before joining WPP Media, Rai held senior marketing leadership roles at Mondelēz International.
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Arthur Altounian’s Resignation: Arthur Altounian, Vice President for Singapore and Malaysia at WPP Media (GroupM), announced his departure after nearly 12 years with the organization.
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Regional Tenure: Altounian began his career with WPP Media in London within the Xaxis pan-regional team before relocating to Singapore to oversee market expansion across Singapore and Malaysia.
