Sean Ong
Executive Director, Regional Client Lead Ford IMG
Office
- Bangkok
With a distinguished 20-year career spanning three continents, Sean Lee Ong brings a unique global perspective to his role as Executive Director and Regional Client Lead for Ford IMG at Wunderman Thompson. His journey began in Sydney and reached new heights at Lowe London, where he served as Global Strategic Planner, developing groundbreaking strategies for global campaigns and leading product research development for Nokia app services.
During his tenure at Lowe Bangkok, Sean demonstrated exceptional leadership in regional strategic planning for Unilever brands across APAC. His strategic insight was instrumental in driving growth for Unilever's desserts and oral care brands, establishing him as a key figure in regional brand development.
Sean's career trajectory led him to WPP Team Ford, where he successfully built and integrated multi-skilled strategic planning capabilities across ASEAN. His subsequent role as Director of Strategy for Wunderman Thompson Thailand marked a significant milestone, as he pioneered integration initiatives and data-driven marketing approaches that transformed the agency's planning capabilities.
In his current position as Managing Director, Sean leverages his extensive strategic planning experience to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities for client partners. His leadership philosophy is built on three critical pillars: problem distillation, inspired creativity, and pragmatic implementation. This approach has proven successful in delivering measurable results and driving sustainable growth for clients across diverse industries.