Evelyn Tay has been appointed Senior Advisor at Emergent, bringing more than 25 years of global communications and public affairs leadership experience across Asia, Europe, and the U.S. including roles as Uber and Tesla.

Most recently, she served as VP of Communications, Public Affairs and ESG at foodpanda, and as Delivery Hero’s interim Global Head of Public Affairs. Across these roles, Evelyn has guided companies through regulatory and reputational challenges, while leading crisis and issues management strategies.

“I’m energised by helping organisations drive transformation and shape what's next,” she said.

“Public affairs, when done right, bridges innovation with trust and understanding - the foundation for lasting impact. Emergent’s mission to help emerging technologies grow responsibly and confidently is one I admire.”

Rebecca Smith has been brought in as Media, Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Manager - Eastern Freeway Upgrade at the Eastern Freeway Hoddle to Burke Alliance with John Holland. She joined the team in 2022 and was most recently Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Manager - Metro Tunnel State Library Precinct.

Rebecca has previously looked after comms at Queen Victoria Market and the Melbourne Market Authority.

Cushman & Wakefield | Core has onboarded Lucia Serban as Corporate Marketing Lead. In this role, she focuses on elevating the brand’s market presence, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and aligning campaigns with global priorities.

Lucia is also responsible for developing broker enablement programmes, delivering internal communications, and partnering with global teams to ensure alignment with the brand’s strategic priorities.

Now based in Dubai, she brings more than 16 years of marketing experience in the property sector to the role, having held marketing and comms leadership roles at Savills and JLL in Singapore, and most recently with Trammell Crow Company in the UK.