Group MD Lisa Hezila to exit VMLY&R Malaysia

Lisa Hezila, the group managing director of VMLY&R Malaysia is stepping down from her role after 15 years with the agency. Hezila will leave the agency at the end of March. Hezila joined the agency in 2004 as general manager of ParagonY&R and she was promoted to managing director in 2012. According to a press statement, Hezila is known for her commitment and dedication to her team and clients, and her proven track record of driving innovation, digital and creativity.

During her time with VMLY&R, she has developed good relationships with clients and has been instrumental in building the Malaysia business from the ground up.

VMLY&R is a fantastic company with a strong culture of creativity and business know-how that always delivers for clients, said Hezila. For the last 15 years, the team has been her family – it has been a fantastic journey, and she is proud of what they achieved during this time, working to build the Malaysia office into the robust digital-first agency it is today, Hezila added.

She added that this is an exciting time for VMLY&R, and she is happy in the knowledge that she is handing over the reins to an “incredibly strong, passionate and talented team” that always strives to go the extra mile for the client.

Meanwhile, VMLY&R Malaysia’s new managing director Ho moved to Malaysia from the agency’s regional headquarters in Singapore.  

Image credit:marketing-interactive.com