Stephen Dolan moves to Specialist Sales Director, Microsoft Advertising & Publishing Solutions, Greater Asia-Pacific
Liam Walsh appointed Sales Director for Microsoft Advertising, Australia
Asia Pacific – April 17, 2009 – Microsoft moved again to capitalize on the fast-growing Asia-Pacific online advertising market by boosting their regional leadership team with two new appointments. Stephen Dolan moves to Specialist Sales Director, Microsoft Advertising & Publishing Solutions, Greater Asia-Pacific and Liam Walsh was made Sales Director for Microsoft Advertising, Australia.
Stephen will relocate to Hong Kong from Sydney and was previously responsible for building Microsoft Advertising technology platforms, Atlas and DRIVEpm in Australia, driving consistent growth for advertisers and publishers. His long career in advertising has included experience at aQuantive, IBM and Doubleclick. Stephen will report to Richard Dunmall, General Manager of Microsoft Advertising, Greater Asia Pacific.
Liam moved to his new leadership position as Sales Director for Microsoft Advertising, Australia from his position as lead for Microsoft Media Network in Australia. Liam will be reporting to the Consumer and Online lead in Australia, Alex Stewart.
“Microsoft Advertising is becoming the most effective and attractive partner for advertisers, agencies and publishers in Asia,” said Richard Dunmall. “Our large audience on MSN and Windows Live networks, coupled with our effective targeting, platform, creative and content will ensure we continue to grow our network and our network partners around the region.”
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