Brandon Cheung elevated to CEO of McCann Worldgroup Southeast Asia

Prior to this, he held the role of Regional Director, Global Clients & Business Leadership at the company

by e4m Desk
Published: Apr 14, 2025 11:57 AM | 2 min read

Brandon Cheung has been elevated to the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of McCann Worldgroup Southeast Asia. The company announced Cheung’s new role through a LinkedIn post.

Cheung brings deep expertise in brand building and integrated marketing which will strengthen the company’s position in Southeast Asia. Prior to this, he held the role of Regional Director, Global Clients & Business Leadership at the company.

Brandon takes the reins from Nick Handel who, after 18 incredible years in Singapore, is heading back to the UK to become CEO of MRM UK. Nick has been instrumental in shaping the company’s creative reputation across the region and leading award-winning teams across Singapore, Hong Kong, and Thailand.

“We would like to welcome our new CEO for McCann Worldgroup Southeast Asia – Brandon Cheung; long-time MW leader, former Chief Global Client and Growth Officer of APAC, and a driving force behind some of our most iconic regional work - including multiple APAC Effie and Cannes Lions wins”, the LinkedIn post read.

“Brandon is truly visionary leader, who brings a hybrid skillset of strategist, growth driver and proven record of building high-performing teams and fostering strong value-driven cultures. I’d like to thank Nick for everything he has delivered for our clients and people and wish him all the best in his new chapter within the McCann Worldgroup family", said Ghassan Harfouche, President, MW APMENA.

"Our region is at a pivotal moment for growth. I’m looking forward to building on the current momentum with our teams to create strategic and impactful creativity that drives true business value for our clients", Brandon Cheung said.