Jon Kee has assumed a crucial role at VaynerMedia, focusing on enhancing and expanding vital partnerships, advancing integrated offerings, and championing our social-at-the-Centre strategy throughout the region. As the new Head of Client Partnership, Asia Pacific, Jon is set to elevate client relationships and drive growth for the agency.
“Jon is a rare find a seasoned marketer and business leader with a futuristic vision and remarkable humility. He will be a crucial bridge between us and our client partners", said Tim Lindley, managing director, VaynerMedia Asia Pacific. "These relationships are frequently tested; driving change requires bravery and commitment from our clients, and empathy and hard work from our team. I am particularly excited about his non-traditional background, as it means that he hasn't been shaped by conventional advertising agency norms. This allows him to approach the future unencumbered by outdated preconceptions. I have no doubt that Jon's unique perspective will propel VaynerMedia to new heights across the region”.
Jon brings more than twenty years of expertise in the digital, advertising, media, and entertainment sectors, showcasing his leadership in cultivating strategic partnerships at the C-level and driving successful sales, business development, and marketing campaigns.
“My two-decade career has always been aligned around digital it made perfect sense to join a culture that is trailblazing and rewriting marketing with social at its core. The agency's authentic, people-centric focus and Gary's visionary leadership in driving accountable business results are truly game-changing”, said Jon Kee. “The exciting growth in APAC under the leadership of Tim has been particularly exciting, and I am thrilled to join VaynerMedia Asia Pacific and continue being part of that evolution”.
Jon begins his role immediately, reporting to Tim Lindley. He takes over from Shrey Khetarpal, who has transitioned to lead consulting in Asia Pacific at VaynerMedia. ”I also want to take a moment to thank Shrey, who has built a brilliant foundation for Jon to build upon. Shrey moves to lead our Consulting division and will be a key partner to Jon as we embark on the next stage of our journey”, added Tim. Throughout his career, Jon has navigated dynamic roles at prominent companies like Disney, Meta, and Yahoo!, focusing on growth markets across Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam.