A new voice for Little & Loud

Citigate Dewe Rogerson (CDR) has appointed Fergus Herries as Managing Director and Head of Hong Kong. In this role, he oversees the growth and development of the team and business in the market.

Fergus brings more than a decade of experience in senior consultancy roles in Hong Kong, having begun his career working in finance in London. He has provided strategic communications advice for clients in financial institutions, professional services, technology and real estate. Most recently, Fergus was Senior Vice President at FleishmanHillard in Hong Kong.

Nicole Moody, former owner of Hunter Communications, has returned to consultancy with the launch of Hunter Advisory. Based in Perth, the new practice will advise clients on strategic communications and reputation management.

Most recently Global Director of Communications at Fortescue, Nicole said that Hunter Advisory is the culmination of a career spent in senior roles across communications, media, politics, business, and NED roles.

Nicole said: "Hunter Advisory is not Hunter Communications 2.0. It has been refined and repositioned to manage corporate and executive reputations in an AI-led environment where the rules have changed, the platforms have multiplied, and the stakes are higher than they have ever been."

Alongside its launch, the agency has also introduced the Hunter Reputation Index, a diagnostic tool built to identify how AI platforms are representing business leaders and informs strategies to manage personal brands. 

Mutant has secured two new sports accounts - the Singapore Tennis Open (STO) 2026 and HSBC SVNS Singapore 2027, a flagship leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series.

The appointments continue the agency’s partnership with The Kallang and build on its work across STO 2024 and HSBC SVNS Singapore 2023.

The wins follow Mutant’s recent expansion into MICE and live events capabilities, as previously reported on Telum Media. The expanded scope includes integrated communications and event collaborations.

Regional Managing Director at Mutant, Lina Marican, said: “Singapore is punching above its weight as a destination for world-class sporting events, and we're proud to be part of what makes them land well. We’re grateful for the continued trust from The Kallang team. It reflects the strength of our team and our ability to deliver impact on the ground.”

Pui Leng Low, Head of Communications at The Kallang, added: “Mutant has consistently delivered with clarity, speed and a strong understanding of what these events require, both on the ground and in-market. We’re pleased to continue the partnership as we scale our event portfolio.”