Long time Leo Burnetter Jeff Ho elevated to managing director at Leo Burnett Hong Kong

Leo Burnett has promoted Jeff Ho to be Managing Director of Leo Burnett Hong Kong. Ho (pictured left) will report to Michael Lee, Chief Executive Officer of Publicis Communications Greater China.

Born and raised in Hong Kong, he started his first job in Leo Burnett Hong Kong after graduating from university. Today, he is a 20-year plus Leo Burnett veteran, having worked in Hong Kong, Sydney, Tokyo, and Guangzhou offices during different phases of his career.

He was Managing Director of Leo Burnett Guangzhou from 2007 to 2014 after which he returned to the Hong Kong office to take on the role of Regional Director for international business.

Lee said, “Jeff is an experienced marketing veteran, with a proven track record in the network. During his 20 years with Leo Burnett, he has truly lived up to the goal of being a ‘Star-Reacher’. There is no person who understands the ups and downs of Leo Burnett Hong Kong better, and no person could be more suitable for this position and more dedicated to the mission of leading Leo Burnett Hong Kong into a new golden era.”

Ho said, “Leo Burnett is one of the most iconic brands in the advertising industry. I love the brand deeply as well as its Human Kind philosophy. It’s a real honor for me to embrace the LB culture in my new role, and to create more value for our clients and our brand.”