Singapore-headquartered independent integrated communications agency, APRW, has appointed Ng Chip Keng as Partner to lead its new Corporate & Financial Communications practice.
According to the agency, the expansion responds to client demand, with the new practice adding a dedicated capital markets capability to APRW's existing services, including its readiness and advisory arm, Knowledge Studio (APRW KnowS).
Chip will advise boards and management teams of listed companies, financial institutions, family offices, and private businesses on IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, investor and analyst relations, financial services marketing, thought leadership, and issues, crises and litigation.
"In an IPO, an acquisition or a legal dispute, everything a company says is scrutinised by investors, regulators, employees and the media at once. Boards need advisors who understand the business and the deal, not just the message." said Chip.
Chip's career includes senior in-house communications roles at Sembcorp Industries and RHTLaw Taylor Wessing, as well as positions at global consultancies. He also chairs the Professional Advisory Committee at the Singapore University of Social Sciences’ Faculty of Communications & Film Studies.
"We are delighted to welcome Chip to the APRW partnership," said Cho Pei Lin, Managing Partner of APRW.
“He has worked both in-house and in consultancy, and he brings the judgement boards and CEOs look for when the stakes are high, whether it is a listing, a deal or a dispute. As we mark our 30th year, his appointment is another step in APRW’s continued growth, and his expertise and values are very much aligned with ours.”