Emily Canale is appointed Comms Manager in energy sector

Enrich HK, an organisation providing financial and empowerment education to migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong, has elevated Maya Williams to Senior Communications Manager. In her new role, she leads communications strategy, digital engagement, and stakeholder relations through high-profile events and targeted campaigns.

Maya joined Enrich HK in 2023, where she oversaw social media, programme development, and marketing. She previously built experience in community building and event creation at Payoneer and Strawberrynet, and held roles at Emarsys, Datawords, and Now Health International, gaining exposure to sales, project management, and customer operations across Asia.

She told Telum Media that her career has focused on developing inclusive programmes and strengthening connections between organisations and the communities served. 

Liya Huang has been appointed Global Brand & Communication Director at RoboSense, an AI-driven robotics company. Based in Shenzhen, she leads global brand strategy and corporate communications across international markets, including overseeing media relations, brand narrative, and investor communications.

Liya was most recently Director of Public Relations, International Media Affairs at BYD. Before joining the Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturer in 2021, she accumulated experience at technology and automotive companies, including XPENG Motors and Huawei. 

New Zealand public relations agency, Mango Communications Aotearoa, has joined the FleishmanHillard network and will now operate as FleishmanHillard Aotearoa, effective immediately. This move forms part of Omnicom Oceania's evolving communications offering.

The agency will remain co-located with McCann Group NZ (formerly DDB Group Aotearoa & FCB Aotearoa) and will continue to deliver earned creative and strategic communications for its existing client portfolio.

Managing Director of FleishmanHillard Aotearoa, Sean Brown, said: "This is a significant step for our team and our clients. This move connects us to a powerful global network and strengthens our trans-Tasman collaboration. We now have access to more than 250 specialists in PR, social, creators and activations across ANZ, as well as advanced global tools, insights and expertise from the FleishmanHillard network.

"We already offer full-service earned creative, corporate communications, influencer and social capabilities, as well as experiential and event production. Through FleishmanHillard, we now have even greater access to global expertise, specialist services and integrated communications capabilities."

CEO of Earned at Omnicom Oceania, Roberto Pace, said the rebrand positions FleishmanHillard to further strengthen its leadership in the New Zealand market.

"There are significant opportunities ahead for FleishmanHillard in New Zealand. Sean and the team have built a reputation for delivering best-in-class earned creative, strategy and execution for leading brands, and being part of the global FleishmanHillard network will only strengthen that offering."

^{(Pictured: Sean Brown, Managing Director of FleishmanHillard Aotearoa)}