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Gilbert Ong returns to hospitality sector

Wyndham Singapore has appointed Gilbert Ong as Assistant Director of Marketing Communications. With more than 14 years of industry experience spanning the hospitality, sustainability and maritime sectors, he now heads the hotel’s marketing and communications function, overseeing brand strategy, media relations, digital engagement and integrated campaigns.
 
Gilbert's prior experience include serving as Corporate Director and Cluster Director of Marketing Communications at Millennium Hotels and Resorts, as well as leading communications departments at Grand Mercure, Grand Park City Hall, the Singapore Environment Council, and Kuok Maritime Group.
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The global investment management organisation, Franklin Templeton, has promoted Loretta Lui as Director, Executive Communications and PR.

Relocating from Hong Kong to London, she now leads global executive communications for the firm, overseeing CEO communications, core narrative development, and strategic media engagement aligned with the organisation’s business priorities and industry developments.

Loretta first joined the company in 2013 and was most recently Deputy Head of Corporate Communications, APAC. She also brings industry experience from previous roles at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and City of London. 

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Shirley Kettler has been elevated to Account Director at Grayling.

In her new capacity, she will lead strategic corporate communications and integrated campaign management for a portfolio of B2B clients, driving communications programmes across key sectors. 

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The Star Entertainment Group has promoted Jacara Desland to Director of Communications. Based in Brisbane, she will work alongside the leadership team to lead and shape communications across the Group and The Star Sydney.

Jacara brings more than 15 years’ experience across communications and marketing, with previous roles spanning the insurance and financial services, construction, and retail sectors.