CHOW KOK KEONG
Profile
Chow Kok Keong is a hybrid creative who believes in strategy-led ideas that work seamlessly across all channels and actively embraces AI to enhance creative efficiency.
His career path of over three decades has spanned multiple international networks across Southeast Asia — including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand. His diverse portfolio includes collaborations with renowned brands such as Panasonic, LG, Vivo, Sony, Honda, Toyota, Volvo, Hyundai, Citibank, UOB, Uniqlo, Adidas, and more.
His creative excellence has been recognised globally, earning him over 310 international awards from prestigious advertising festivals, including D&AD, One Show, Cannes Lions, and more. His consistent performance also earned him the distinction of being ranked the No. 1 most-awarded creative by Campaign Brief Asia for 7 consecutive years.
Education
1992-1994 : Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore
Graphic Design & Communication
Languages
English | 
Mandarin
Career
2025-present: Creative Partner, Atomiq Creative Communications + HRDCorp Accredited Trainer
2022-2024 : Chief Creative Officer INNOCEAN APAC & Indonesia.
Account: Hyundai APAC & Indonesia, Vivo.
2019-2021 : Regional Executive Creative Director Hakuhodo Asia Pacific, Bangkok.
Account: Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Datsun, vivo, and new business development.
2016-2018 : Executive Creative Director Hakuhodo Indonesia, Jakarta.
Account: Nissan, Datsun, Honda, Vivo, LG, Line, KFC, Toshiba, Kao, Itomas Property, Panin Bank.
2014-2016 : Executive Creative Director Dentsu One Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur.
Account: Honda, Panasonic, Kewpie, Uniqlo.
1994-2011 :Started my career in Singapore, had done stints in FCB, Wunderman, JWT and McCann Erickson.
Moved back to Malaysia in 2002, worked at Havas, Publicis, DDB and TBWA.
Career Achievements
• Picked up more than 310 international advertising awards including a D&AD Yellow Pencil, 3 One Show Gold Pencils, and more.
• Crowned 15 Agency Of The Year titles for 4 different advertising agencies across Asia, including INNOCEAN, Hakuhodo, Dentsu, and TBWA.
No.1 Most Awarded Creative Leader for 7 consecutive years, recognised by Campaign Brief Asia.