Andrew Hassett returns to NFP space as CEO

Heidi Idzham Mokhtar has joined FatHopes Energy as Communications Manager. Based in Malaysia, he is responsible for a range of communications activities, including public relations, media engagement, content development, digital communications, and events.

Heidi most recently worked at Scania Malaysia as a Brand and Communications Specialist, where he supported initiatives across corporate branding, public relations, events, and social media.

Tarek Hakim has joined Action Global Communications as Senior Communications Manager. Based in Dubai, in his new role, he's responsible for leading the PR and communications efforts for the Samsung MENA account.

Tarek joined the agency after completing his role at BPG Group, where he supported the team managing clients such as Amazon Devices & Services, ORA Developers, Titan Lithium, Wasl, and AMANA. Before that, he was with Active for more than seven years in several communications roles. 

Independent female-founded marketing and communications company, SOCIETY, has announced growth in 2026 with a wave of client partnerships and strategic investments in talent.

The agency has expanded its client roster with new clients, including Rundle Mall, Navair, Hard Truth DistillingCo., and Do Good Crew.

SOCIETY has also updated roles across its Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to support its next stage of growth. Led by Dena Vassallo as Global CEO and Founder, the updated ELT roles include:

• Will Lehnertz as General Manager ANZ
• Mel Huggins as Group Director Transformation ANZ
• Annike Morgan as Group Director Creative and Purpose ANZ
• Katie Rosholt as Managing Director US and Global Marketing
• Jarrad Basnec as Finance Director ANZ and US

The leadership team is further complimented by a series of new strategic hires and promotions across the agency.

Stephanie Ockenden has been appointed as Brand + Communications Director + Market Lead. Based in Adelaide, she joins the team with nearly 20 years' experience in PR, brand and communications strategy, and events. Stephanie will oversee the agency's operations and client partnerships across South Australia, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory.

Promotions within the team include:

• Lucy Brewer as Senior Client Lead, Sydney
• Sorcha Delaney as Manager, Sydney
• Meriel Killeen as Senior Manager, Adelaide
• Jess Sexton as Consultant, Adelaide
• Maisie Callcott as Associate Director, US

Dena said: "We're fast out of the gate in 2026, and it’s our year of purposeful impact focused on work that actually moves the needle.

"Sparking meaningful conversations with partners navigating change creates real opportunities for fresh ideas and better storytelling."