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Bridie Chetwin-Kelly moves to Aus as Senior Comms Advisor

Bridie Chetwin-Kelly moves to Aus as Senior Comms Advisor

Bridie Chetwin-Kelly has joined the United Workers Union as Senior Communications Advisor. She has relocated from New Zealand, where she was the volunteer manager for the special Olympics New Zealand national games, following her time as Director of Communications at Animals Aotearoa. Prior to this, Bridie gained in-house experience within the government and sports sectors. 

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 Reta Lee (pictured right), formerly Editor‑in‑Chief of Yahoo Life Southeast Asia, has been appointed PR Account Director at MM Communications. In her new role, she will partner with the agency’s teams across Singapore, Jakarta, and Hong Kong, collaborating with Dubai to align regional storytelling and brand strategy. Reta will also lead integrated content and communications initiatives, connecting clients with audiences through insight-driven narratives.

Before MM Communications, she led Yahoo Life Southeast Asia’s editorial direction, managing multi-market teams producing lifestyle, entertainment, culture, and e-commerce content. She has also managed Her World Singapore and contributed to several of Singapore’s top lifestyle publications.

“I'm thrilled to bring the craft of high-impact content to the fore, helping clients not just communicate, but resonate. Great content doesn't just fill space - it earns trust, builds authority, and moves people to act,” said Reta. “Working alongside Marina and the team to craft communications that resonate across audiences is an exciting next chapter in my career.”

Marina Mathews (pictured left), Founder and Managing Director of MM Communications, added, “Reta’s editorial instinct, clarity of thought, and digital fluency bring an elevated dimension to our creative and strategic work. Having spent many years working across Asia and the Middle East, I’ve seen first-hand how the relationship between brand and media continues to evolve. Reta’s ability to translate insights into authentic, resonant narratives will be invaluable as we continue to guide clients through that evolution. Her proven editorial leadership and nuanced understanding of audience engagement will further strengthen how we build, protect, and amplify our clients’ reputations across diverse markets.” 

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Madison Woodfall returns to Aus and joins beauty sector

Madison Woodfall has started at MECCA as Senior PR and Influencer Manager on a maternity cover basis. She has relocated home from UK, where she was last Global Public Relations Manager at Charlotte Tilbury HQ. Prior to this, Madison worked in-house within the retail sector including at L’Oreal Australia and Nike, as well as agency-side at Ogilvy and Mango Communications.

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ASIC brings in Consumer Communications Lead


The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has welcomed Simon Downes as Consumer Communications Lead. He was previously External Affairs Lead at CPA Australia.

Simon's communications experience spans the finance, energy and government sectors, following a career in journalism.