Austen Victor Lauw Zecha

Background

Zecha, Austen Victor Lauw was born on January 1, 1940 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Son of Aristede W. L. and Lim K. S.

Education

Educated, Eaglebrook School, Deerfield, Massachusetts educated, Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts Bachelor, Stanford University, 1961; Master of Arts, Stanford University, 1962.

Career

Reporter, The Straits Times, Kuala Lumpur, 1962; correspondent, Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur, 1962; S.E. Asian advisor to, Robert F. Kennedy, 1964-1966; communications advisor, Exxon Corporation, New York City, 1966-1969; international relations advisor, Mobil Oil Corporation, New York City, 1969-1971; founder, Administrative Management College-Melewar Zecha group agys. founder, Zecha Associations Ltd. (now Advertising Marketing Communications Ltd.), Hong Kong, 1971-1974; founder, chief Executive officer, PTM Communications, Kuala Lumpur, 1974-1976; founder, chief Executive officer, Melewar Zecha Communications Agency group, since 1976. Lecturer Asian Institute Management, Manila, Institute Public Relations, Malaysia.

Achievements

• Austen Victor Lauw Zecha has been listed as a noteworthy Advertising and marketing executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Association Accredited Advertising Agilysys Malaysia, Institute Public Relations Malaysia, Pacific Asia Travel Association (allied associate council, marketing authority), Skal Club of Kuala Lumpur, Port Dickson Yacht Club, Bankers Club, Lake Club, Raintree Club, Bukit Kiara Equestrian and Country Club.

Connections

Married Linda O'Reilly, December 20, 1969. Children: Alexander, Adam, Austen Christian, Alia.

Father:

Aristede W. L.

Mother:

Lim K. S.

Spouse:

Linda O'Reilly

child:

Austen Christian Zecha

child:

Alexander Zecha

child:

Adam Zecha

child:

Alia Zecha