Katie Aung has stepped up to Director of Marketing and PR at Meranti Green Steel, a green iron and steel company with offices in Thailand, Singapore, and Oman. Based in Bangkok, she leads the company’s global marketing and communications strategy, overseeing PR activities across APAC, the Middle East, and Europe.

With more than 9 years of experience across APAC, Katie has held senior marketing and communications roles spanning the agency, corporate, and technology sectors.

Anthea Desmond has commenced a new role as Media and Communications Manager at the NSW Irrigators’ Council. She has wrapped up more than three years at the Port Authority of New South Wales as Senior Media & Communications Advisor. Prior to this, Anthea worked in communications at a number of local government councils and within the emergency services sector. 

Dylan May has been appointed Senior Communications and Media Adviser at the Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action. He finished eight and a half years at the Australian Renewable Energy Agency, leading the Media and Public Affairs team. Prior to this, Dylan gained in-house experience in the education and public safety sectors.