iD Collective has announced that they'll be welcoming back luxury superyacht, The Jackson Sydney, as a returning client. The agency's Sydney team has been tasked with amplifying the vessel’s Summer Series for the 2025/26 season.

Holly Vaughan, Director of Sales & Marketing at The Jackson Sydney, said: "The Jackson Sydney is delighted to be partnering once again with iD Collective. iD Sydney successfully delivered hospitality, travel, tourism and luxury experiences for many, making the Sydney team the perfect fit as we enter another exciting summer season on The Jackson Sydney."

Gwen Wunderlich (pictured), CEO and Partner of international PR and communications firm WKC Global, has launched WNDR GROUP. The group is a strategic advisory and communications firm dedicated to helping international brands and creative companies explore, enter, and grow across Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

This launch follows the opening of WKC Global’s Middle East office in 2023, and through WNDR GROUP, Gwen and the team aim to build deeper bridges between the U.S., Europe, and the Gulf, focusing on high-impact creative sectors including fashion, design, film, architecture, beauty, and hospitality. 

“Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping one of the most exciting creative transformations in the world,” said Gwen. “Our goal with WNDR GROUP is to connect global brands with the region’s extraordinary energy and vision - helping them enter the market with cultural alignment, strategic storytelling, and meaningful relationships.”

Gwen has more than 27 years of global experience, having worked with brands and institutions across fashion, design, culture, and hospitality. In Saudi Arabia, she has collaborated with the Royal Commission for AlUla, Craft Group, and SIFR Studio, as well as with international creatives Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys on initiatives such as Women to Women, Saudi Bronx, AlUla on Wheels, and the Khaybar Volcano Camp.

Earlier this month, WNDR GROUP led the regional launch of Zinc Media Group, the London-based production company behind content for Disney, Netflix, and National Geographic, across Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

In November, the group will debut two new clients during Dubai Design Week and throughout Saudi Arabia: Art + Loom, a Miami-based luxury rug atelier, and ​Shanna Gatanis, founder of Interior Design + Architectural Detailing firm, Shanna Gatanis Design.

Gwen has also consulted for a roster of global clients - including House of Kirschner, Wynwood House, and Opus Unlimited on Gulf expansion, market-entry strategies, and cultural positioning.

FTI Consulting has announced the appointment of Tim Falconer (pictured) as a Managing Director in the firm’s Strategic Communications segment.

Based in Dubai, Tim brings to the firm more than 25 years of communications and journalism experience, advising C-suite leaders and government officials on strategy, transactions, media relations and crisis management. In his role at FTI Consulting, he advises clients on strategic communications during high-stakes litigation, regulatory challenges and during transformational periods, enabling organisations to take decisive action that supports business goals while protecting their reputation.

“As someone who has sat both sides of the tape recorder as a journalist and advisor, Tim brings a wealth of experience of how reputation-critical events unfold, in the GCC’s dynamic and fast-moving media environment,” said Oliver Williams, Head of the Strategic Communications segment in the Middle East at FTI Consulting. 

“His arrival will enhance our crisis and litigation capabilities and ability to partner with other offices and segments within the firm to provide clients with a truly comprehensive suite of services when it is all at stake. As a proven driver of team culture and performance, we are particularly excited to welcome Tim to the business as we continue to ramp up our presence across the region.”

Tim's arrival continues FTI Consulting’s ongoing investment in its strategic communications capabilities in the Middle East. It also follows the recent appointment of Usman Javed, who joined as a Senior Director in February 2025 to spearhead the firm’s strategic and policy advisory services in Saudi Arabia, with a particular focus on the financial services and energy sectors.

Commenting on his appointment, Tim said: “FTI Consulting stands apart for its ability to guide organisations through critical moments that define their future. In times of transformation or crisis, clients turn to the firm for clarity, confidence and world-class expertise. I’m excited to be part of a team trusted to deliver when it matters most.”