VaynerMedia APAC announced today the promotion of VJ Anand to Managing Partner of its APAC region.
Malaysian VJ is a veteran creative leader who joined VaynerMedia in 2019, and has helped the agency grow rapidly in the region.
He will report to Tim Lindley, the newly appointed Managing Director in Asia Pacific. VJ assumes his new role on 1st August.
“VJ’s hard work and dedication over the past two years have established VaynerMedia as a powerhouse across the region, and his relentless focus to use creativity to solve real business problems for clients is remarkable,” said Tim.

VJ brings over 20-years of experience in the creative field. From digital agencies to large international network agencies, to setting up and running an internal creative department in Indonesia’s largest tech startup – his work has created real business impact, won numerous global awards and the hearts of consumers.
“There’s never a dull moment at VaynerMedia APAC. From four team members two-years ago to almost 150 now – with a third of them in our creative department – I am super proud of the team we’ve built and the work we have been doing here,” VJ said. “Our strategic and creative thinking is rooted in helping build brands in the hearts of consumers using the platforms of today. In the past year we have created talk shows, live streams, TikTok movements, campaigns that fueled conversations and even a music video with John Legend!”
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