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Wieden+Kennedy Tokyo Announces New Leadership Structure

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Published May 13, 2026 12:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 22, 2026 12:42 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Wieden+Kennedy Tokyo 宣布由 David Coleman 出任首席創意官、Eleanor Shordy 出任總裁的新領導體制，旨在強化創意與戰略實力。

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000026078.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: May 13, 2026

Wieden+Kennedy Tokyo has appointed David Coleman as Chief Creative Officer and Eleanor Shordy as President. Coleman joins from W+K London and Shordy from W+K Amsterdam. The new structure integrates Japanese and global talent to strengthen the intersection of strategy and creativity. The agency has a strong track record with brands like Nike and IKEA, and its 2025 MLB campaign earned approximately $49 million in media value.

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Organizations: Wieden+Kennedy Tokyo / W+K London / W+K Amsterdam

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FAQ

Who has been appointed as Chief Creative Officer at Wieden+Kennedy Tokyo and what previous role did they hold?

David Coleman was appointed Chief Creative Officer of Wieden+Kennedy Tokyo, joining from his previous position at W+K London where he led creative teams.

Which individual has been named President of Wieden+Kennedy Tokyo and from which regional office did they transfer to assume this role?

Eleanor Shordy was named President of Wieden+Kennedy Tokyo, coming from W+K Amsterdam where she previously directed regional operations and client relationships.

How does the new leadership structure at Wieden+Kennedy Tokyo intend to integrate Japanese and global talent, and what key intersection does it aim to strengthen?

The structure blends Japanese creatives with international staff to reinforce the intersection of strategic planning and creative execution, fostering richer campaign concepts and market relevance.

Which well‑known brands are cited as part of Wieden+Kennedy Tokyo’s strong track record, and what specific media value did their 2025 MLB campaign generate?

The agency’s portfolio includes Nike and IKEA, and its 2025 Major League Baseball campaign delivered approximately $49 million in media value across multiple channels.

In which calendar year did Wieden+Kennedy Tokyo’s MLB campaign achieve roughly forty‑nine million dollars of media value, and how is this figure quantified?

The campaign reached that level in 2025, with the $49 million figure representing estimated earned media value measured through audience reach and advertising equivalency calculations.

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