Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, 20 July 2026 – Global marketing agency TEAM LEWIS has announced a strategic leadership update to its Malaysian operations as the agency continues to expand its capabilities in the region. Daniel Wong has been appointed as the new Director of Malaysia with a focus on leading operations and growth for the local business.
Joining from DNA Creative Communications, Daniel will lead the strategic direction, commercial growth and operational performance of TEAM LEWIS Malaysia. Reporting to SVP Keso Kendall, he will be responsible for strengthening the agency’s market position, deepening client partnerships, expanding its integrated capabilities, and building a high-performing team to drive the next phase of growth.
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“We are thrilled to welcome Daniel to head our operations in Malaysia,” said Keso Kendall, SVP at TEAM LEWIS. “His deep industry expertise and dedication to team development make him a great addition to the team as we continue to scale in the market. Adding Daniel to the team shows our continued focus and investment in the Malaysia market.”
“I am excited to join the TEAM LEWIS Malaysia business at such an important stage of its journey,” said Daniel Wong, Director of Malaysia. “My focus is clear – to help build a strong operation that raises the standard of work we deliver and creates greater opportunities for our people and clients. By investing in our teams, sharpening our capabilities and building on the strong foundation already in place, I look forward to accelerating the agency’s growth and taking TEAM LEWIS Malaysia into its next chapter.”
Daniel’s appointment facilitates a significant role expansion for Ann Chong, as she transitions to a broader role of Managing Director, AI & Client Solutions, APAC. She will remain based in Malaysia as she takes on this expanded regional remit.
Reporting to Fairil Yeo, EVP of AI & Growth, Ann will oversee client solutions and the expansion of AI and the agency’s proprietary Sidekick services across the Asia Pacific. She will collaborate with regional teams to map growth targets back to core strategies, customising new AI solutions to help clients achieve their business goals.
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This updated structure reinforces TEAM LEWIS’s commitment to robust local market leadership in Malaysia, alongside a continued drive to take AI implementation to new heights across the region.
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