Takashi Aoki appointed Representative Director & CEO of McCann Worldgroup Japan
Takashi Aoki succeeds Ji Watson, and will take on the new role on October 2
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Published: Aug 20, 2025 12:16 PM | 1 min read
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- Takashi Aoki has been appointed as the new Representative Director and CEO of McCann Worldgroup Japan, effective October 2, succeeding Ji Watson.
- Aoki previously served as President of McCann Japan and Craft Japan, contributing to business growth and team collaboration.
- McCann Worldgroup Japan expressed confidence in Aoki's leadership to guide the company towards growth and innovation.
- Aoki brings over 25 years of experience in marketing and advertising across Asia, focusing on team building and impactful marketing solutions.
McCann Worldgroup Japan has appointed Takashi Aoki as its new Representative Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The company announced the leadership change through a post on LinkedIn.
Aoki will officially take over the role on October 2, succeeding Ji Watson, who is stepping down to return to the United States and reunite with her family after spending several years in Asia.
Before this appointment, Aoki served as President of McCann Japan and Craft Japan, where he played an important role in driving business growth, strengthening collaboration across teams, and enhancing creative and operational capabilities.
In its announcement, McCann Worldgroup Japan expressed confidence in Aoki’s leadership and highlighted his ability to guide the organisation into its next phase of growth and innovation.
With more than 25 years of experience in the marketing and advertising industry, Aoki has worked across creative, digital, and integrated marketing disciplines throughout Asia. He is known for building strong teams, leading business transformation, and delivering impactful marketing solutions.
His appointment marks a new chapter for McCann Worldgroup Japan as the company continues to strengthen its creative, digital, and production capabilities under a unified strategy aimed at driving future growth.
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