Top 10 Women Chief Creative Officers From Asia - 2023

Empowering Ideas, Elevating Brands: Asia's Women CCO at the Helm of Creativity

The role of a Women Chief Creative Officer (CCO) in Asia holds profound significance, shaping the creative landscape and influencing cultural narratives across the continent. As a leader in the creative industry, the Women CCO contributes to the dynamism and diversity of Asia's creative output, steering it towards innovation and inclusivity. Through leadership, she empowers women in the industry, infuses cultural richness into creative endeavors, champions diversity, embraces technology, and strategically elevates the impact of creativity on business outcomes.

Catalyzing Change, Crafting Dreams

First and foremost, the Women CCO serves as a trailblazer, breaking barriers and challenging traditional gender norms in a historically male-dominated field. By assuming a position of leadership, she becomes a symbol of empowerment for aspiring female creative officers, fostering a more inclusive and diverse industry. The Women CCO plays a crucial role in championing diversity within her team. Moreover, the Women CCO in Asia is often at the forefront of incorporating technology into the creative process. As the region embraces rapid technological advancements, she navigates the intersection of creativity and innovation. This involves leveraging cutting-edge tools and platforms to tell compelling stories, engage audiences, and stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital landscape. The Women CCO is not just a creative visionary but also a strategic leader. She collaborates with diverse stakeholders, including clients, marketing teams, and fellow creative officers, to align creative campaigns with broader business objectives. This strategic acumen ensures that creativity is not only inspiring but also results-driven, making a tangible impact on brands and businesses.

In this issue, the Women Entrepreneur magazine brings a list of ‘Top 10 Women Chief Creative Officers From Asia – 2023’, who are domineers of change in the corporate realm of the country. This list of ten leading and inspiring women is crafted by a team of CEOs, VCs, and the editorial board, delivering inspiring stories of their journey and the contributions & roles played by them in the creation and empowerment of an economically powerful nation.

Top 10 Women Chief Creative Officers From Asia - 2023
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  • Eileen Goh

  • A passionate about fashion, wellness and community empowerment, and helping underprivileged women attain gainful employment for a better future

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  • Wondrous

  • Ekkta Verma

  • A visionary leader with 23 years of experience in mainline advertising, breathes life into emerging brands through innovative brand identity strategies, and advertising films propelling them towards success in their respective industries and bey

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  • Human at work

  • Jesmine Choi

  • A seasoned creative and branding professional with more than 14 years’ global experience in multinational companies and NGOs, and is passionate about creative, user-driven design to powerfully communicate a brand’s purpose to stakeholders

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  • Thirdspace

  • Kathy Sheehy

  • A professional creative officer focusing on harnessing the power of data and technology to tell insightful stories to those that matter, at the most opportune moment

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  • The Standard Hotel

  • Mai Vejjajiva Timblick

  • A distinguished professional and creative visionary with a diverse background and extensive experience in the hospitality industry, also have been instrumental in redefining creativity and setting new standards in the field

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  • Sesame Creative

  • Natasha Baird

  • A creative director with a demonstrated history in advertising, branding and skilled in copywriting, web content writing, storytelling, integrated marketing and advertising

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  • Crazy Cub Animation Studio

  • Reenu Pahuja

  • A successful leader with over 15 years of experience in the field of animation and has worked on a variety of projects, ranging from animation, IP creation, short film and games and apps

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  • Milky Liars

  • Shubhra Ghosh Dubey

  • A media professional and a specialist factual content producer who understands the nuances of film editing

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  • Aagneya Advertising

  • Shweta Ahuja

  • A demonstrated leader with over two decades of experience across the leading advertising agencies and preferences evolved to direct marketing, digital

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  • McCann Worldgroup

  • Valerie Madon

  • A professional leader having a career of more than 20 years across brand-building and integrated creative solutions for major brands

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