WebDNA Group was founded as Design Team One (DT1) in 1999 by Dr. Leonard Chan while he was working in the textile industry in Charlotte, North Carolina (USA). Some of the group´s key members also joined during this period, including Mr. Terry Fu (Director - Adsperience), Mr. Alex Wu (Chief Research Officer, System) and Mr. Steve Jeon (Chief Research Officer, Interface). Some of the group´s initial clients include Carolina Panthers (NFL team), John Casablanca Modeling School, Ketchum Newscan, United Way, etc.
In 2001, WebDNA relocated to Hong Kong after seeing the opportunity from Asia´s digital marketing growth. In addition to creative design services, WebDNA expands to the areas of mobile and web content management solutions. The group´s Chief Technology Officer, Mr. KK Cheung, and Chief Operating Officer, Mr. SK Chan joined during this period.
On 29th of November 2002, WebDNA Group was listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong as AGL MediaTech Holdings Limited (8192.SEHK). Dr. Chan served as the Chairman of the Board until 2004 when WebDNA privatized the digital marketing business and reorganized as WebDNA Interactive.
In 2007, WebDNA Interactive was invested by transcosmos, inc. (TCI) of Japan. The investment has not just assisted WebDNA in its expansion, but also opened the doors to additional markets where TCI has presence in digital marketing area, such as Japan, Singapore and India. With WebDNA´s Shanghai and Guangzhou offices also opened in 2007, the group is ready to handle projects across the region. Mr. Douglas Khoo, founding director of ADMA, and previous Managing Director of m Digital (now MindShare Interaction), joined the group as Advisor this year.
Hong Kong (Headquarters)
6/F BOCG Insurance Tower
134-136 Des Voeux Road C.
Central Hong Kong
Hotline : +852 2838 8218
Fax: +852 3121 0898
Email: [email protected]
