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Yuichi Toyoda has been appointed CEO of Dentsu’s APAC business, succeeding Yoshiki Ishihara, who served as interim lead. Toyoda expressed his sense of responsibility and pride in assuming the role during a crucial time for the company. Ishihara, returning to his position as global chief strategy officer, is credited with strengthening APAC-Japan collaboration, implementing the Medium-Term Management Plan, and establishing a foundation for growth. He expressed confidence in Toyoda’s ability to accelerate APAC’s growth and deliver increased value to clients and markets.
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Meanwhile, speaking about his new role, Toyoda said, “It is with a deep sense of responsibility and pride that I take on this role at such a pivotal time for both our APAC business and the Group.”
Toyoda’s appointment follows the completion of Yoshiki Ishihara’s term as interim APAC lead. Ishihara will return to his position as global chief strategy officer at dentsu at the end of the year, focusing on driving growth across international markets and advancing the Group’s Medium-Term Management Plan (MTMP).
During his time as interim APAC lead, Ishihara strengthened collaboration between APAC and Japan, implemented key elements of MTMP, and laid the groundwork for dentsu’s growth in the region.
“It has been a privilege to lead APAC over the past year. Together, we have laid the important groundwork for growth. I am confident Yuichi’s leadership and vision will accelerate APAC’s growth and create greater value for clients and markets,” Ishihara said.
