Carat APAC content boss Adam Bow leaves agency over code of conduct breach claims
The head of content for Carat Asia-Pacific has been let go by the agency following allegations that he was “not adhering to” the firm’s code of conduct, the company has confirmed.
Adam Bow is understood to have been asked to leave the Dentsu Aegis Network’s office, here in Singapore, by security on Monday morning.
The week previously, the holding company’s chief executive officer Nick Waters sent the following email to staff:
“As an organisation we believe in professionalism and maintaining ethical and responsible behaviour. We require all of our employees to live our values without exception.
These values act as a guiding star for how we should all behave – Responsible, Collaborative, Agile, Pioneering and Ambitious.
All leaders and managers in the company have the additional responsibility of nurturing a culture that complies with our Code of Conduct to build a positive environment for all to work in.
Today we have taken action to remove a member of the team who has not adhered to our code of conduct.
Our company provides a transparent reporting channel to provide information or feedback on an anonymous basis regarding any misconduct or concerns at the work place under the SpeakUp policy. This should be used in a responsible manner to raise issues objectively, based on facts.
I look to all of us to demonstrate commitment to and respect for our colleagues and for our Dentsu Aegis Network values.”
DAN confirmed the news of Bow’s departure to Mumbrella, stating: “We are an organisation that has no tolerance for misconduct, and aims to operate at the highest level of professionalism and ethics.
“We believe in the importance of fostering and maintaining responsible behaviour, and our staff must live our values to build a supportive and positive company culture.”
Bow first joined Carat APAC in 2015. Previously, he was at the agency’s New York office, where he had led content and digital planning since 2013.
He first started his career in 2006 as a marketing manager at performance bridge advertising.
He then moved to PHD as a digital strategist, before moving on to the role of emerging media and social media strategist and supervisor for content strategy. In 2010, he took on a role in product marketing for MediaMind.
Bow declined to comment when contacted by Mumbrella.
Eleanor Dickinson is the editor of Mumbrella Asia. Eleanor joined the Asia platform from Dubai, where she acted as senior reporter for Campaign Middle East.
Well done to DAN for finally taking a stand.
ReplySurprised it took so long. [Edited under Mumbrella’s community standards]
ReplyAfter more than 2 years… finally this is done right!
ReplyTwo years of what? What did he actually do?
I get there are sensitive and probably legal reasons to be vague, but it does make readers think the absolute worse.
If I was Bow I would give my take. Unless it really is the absolute worse
ReplyTry asking around the industry, from the partners down to the vendors
ReplyYou’ve pretty much summed up the job with the “journalist” here should have done… that’s how you build a story. Not publishing what is nothing more than a company press release…
ReplyThe comments are quite disturbing – sounds like this was long coming… yet only one-sided version without much facts. One would expect the journalist writing this to provide more context.
ReplyHi Disturbing,
As the article clearly states, Adam was approached for comment, but preferred not to engage at this stage.
Cheers,
ReplyEleanor
Without much facts because it’s highly sensitive issue.
One-sided? Go ask around…
ReplyInstead of these cryptic comments, which add zero to the topic, what about you share the details you seem to know since this is clearly such a clear-cut situation…?
ReplyIt’s good to see DAN take a stand for ethics vs. business. I doubt many tears will be shed re: his departure…
ReplyWhat he did wrong?
ReplyDetails, someone!
Replylooks like he hit his KPI.
(Kiam Pa Index)
ReplyCarat is definitely redefining work standards.
ReplyOh well, maybe he can apply to be a speaker at Adfest next year.
ReplyVery good
He would be clapped into the room at AdFest.
Campaign Brief would have him writing a diary.
ReplyDAN seems to certainly take an inconsistent approach here. While they tout their strong female leadership (rightfully so), they have many male leaders at the top of their APAC organisation who behave irresponsibly in and outside of work (serving to make a mockery of said female leaders and the programmes they lead). Perhaps Adam is the convenient fall guy for all of them?
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