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Edelman brings back familiar face as Associate Client Director

Edelman has welcomed back Madeline Garisto with a new role as Associate Client Director. She was at alt/shift/ for two years as Senior Account Director.

Madeline initially joined Edelman in 2022 and prior to that was at That Communications Company. 

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W Communications grows client roster in Malaysia

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W Communications grows client roster in Malaysia

W Communications Malaysia has secured new clients, including Funding Societies and LAC Malaysia, alongside additional mandates in the hospitality sector, following its launch in February 2026.

The accounts span financial services, health and wellness and hospitality, with work covering strategic communications, launch support, thought leadership and influencer and KOL engagement across B2B and B2C.

The wins come as the agency builds its presence in Malaysia as part of its wider APAC expansion, with headcount having doubled since launch and further growth expected by the end of 2026.

Robin Chang, General Manager, APAC at W Communications Asia, said the new business reflects demand for integrated communications that combine local market understanding with broader strategic counsel.

Kiersten Chaik, Country Manager for Malaysia, added that clients are seeking work that resonates with local audiences while supporting business objectives, driving demand for integrated approaches across earned, social and creator channels. 

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Jaclyn first joined the brand-building agency in 2014 as Account Director and continued to serve the agency for over a decade. Her portfolio also includes senior in-house roles at luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Lane Crawford.



 

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Libby Hay has been promoted to Executive General Manager - Corporate and Regulatory Affairs at Aussie Broadband. She has been with the organisation since May 2023, joining after three years as Head of Corporate Affairs at Deliveroo.

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