Havas Media Ortega, Havas Media’s Philippines agency, has appointed Maggie Po as its chief financial officer.

Po will be responsible for overseeing the back office operations, including finance and accounting, IT, legal, HR and admin.

She has over 14 years of experience working in senior finance roles including eight years at US-based multinational company Branders.com.

Po also held the role of AP manager at P&G Asia, where she oversaw the financial requirements for the Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam markets.

Po said: “Havas Media Ortega is one of the most innovative agencies in the Philippines, especially with its integrated business model. I look forward to helping the company expand into more disciplines with its growing roster of clients.”

Jos Ortega, chairman and chief executive, Havas Media Ortega said: “Maggie brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience from her stint as the chief financial officer of the world’s largest promotional items store.”

“After growing the revenues base by 581% since we took over operations in 2012, we felt it was time to bring in a heavy-hitter in finance who will help us prepare for our next quantum leap.”