James Mitchell has started a new role as Content and Communications Manager at Global X ETFs AU. He was at Colonial First State for two and a half years as Senior Manager - External Communications. 

James also holds experience in the journalism field, which includes six and a half years at Momentum Media, where he held roles such as Editor-At-Large and Managing Editor, Mortgages and Real Estate. 

Ashleigh Bailey has joined Australian Venue Co as Communications Manager, where she will lead group-wide communications, PR, and content strategy across the company's national hospitality portfolio. She has wrapped up her time at APT Travel Group, where she was previously PR & Communications Manager, where she was responsible for shaping brand narrative, managing media relations, and driving campaigns that enhance awareness, support business goals, and protect reputation.

Dentsu Creative has appointed Madeleine Page as General Manager, Earned and Social. Based in Melbourne, she has been with the agency since 2022 and steps up from her most recent role as Head of Consumer and Brand PR.

Prior to that, Madeleine began her professional career at Porter Novelli Australia, where she was part of the national leadership team and led its Melbourne operations.