Dentsu has appointed Kenji Yano as APAC Chief Client Officer for Japanese clients, strengthening its leadership for Japan-headquartered clients across the region.
Yano brings 28 years of experience with dentsu across Japan and APAC. He will join dentsu’s regional client leader community — a team of integrated leaders covering dentsu’s largest clients across APAC — and will work closely with Prerna Mehrotra, Chief Client Officer, dentsu APAC.
“Kenji’s appointment reflects our commitment to further strengthening how we support Japanese clients across Asia Pacific,” said Prerna Mehrotra, Chief Client Officer, dentsu APAC.
“He brings deep experience, strong regional understanding and a collaborative leadership style that will help us build even closer connections between our markets and capabilities.”
“I am honoured to step into the role of APAC Chief Client Officer for our Japanese clients,” said Kenji Yano.
“Having worked closely with Japanese clients across the region for many years, I have a deep appreciation for the importance of Gemba – being present on the frontline where the work happens and listening to what clients actually need. By truly understanding our clients’ challenges, their goals and their value chain, we can build solutions genuinely designed around them. That’s how we become a true growth partner, not just a service provider.”
