Steven started his illustrious career in advertising as an Art Director. Moving up as Creative Director with international agencies like Dentsu, Young & Rubicam and BBDO in the 90’s, Steven produced many award-winning campaigns and work for clients such as Toyota, Shell and Kraft Foods, McDonald’s, Hilton Hotel, FedEx, KFC, ICI, Olivetti, Knorr and OCBC.

Widely recognized in the advertising and film industry regionally, Steven has picked up many awards. This includes Cannes Lions, New York Fests, London International Ad Awards, Clios, Asian Spikes and the Malaysian Kancils. Uniquely, he has been garnered with the Best Film Director awards in Malaysia and Indonesia as well.

Steven was a part of the committee in the 4As Creative Council of Malaysia and has also been a regular feature on local and international creative award juries.

Besides steering SeventeenPointSixFive Communications he also leads The Oxygen Channel, the production arm catering to audio & visual projects.