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Joanne Cleary is named National Director Brand and Communications

Joanne Cleary has joined St Vincent's Health Australia as National Director Brand and Communications. She has recently wrapped up more than three years as Strategy Director for the Minister of Climate Change and Energy. 

Joanne has previously held senior comms roles within the biotech research sector and has been a press secretary and media adviser for a number of politicians. 

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Leadership change at PropertyGuru Singapore

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Leadership change at PropertyGuru Singapore

Catherine Yang has stepped into the role of Head of Communications, Singapore at PropertyGuru Group. In this position, she leads consumer and agent communications, driving media engagement, thought leadership, and brand reputation.

Catherine brings close to a decade of communications experience from Brand Cellar, LG, Lazada, and ERA.

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Madison Hogan steps into a retail comms roles

Madison Hogan has commenced a role at Coles as Communications Advisor. She was previously Marketing and Communications Specialist at The Prince, Hubert Estate, Mitchelton. 

Madison also holds agency experience at Romano Beck.

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AKA Communications welcomes new hire to support GCC clients

Ayushi Kisani has taken on a new role at AKA Communications in the UAE, as Junior Account Manager. Ayushi joins the team, managing clients across the GCC region, including Metafoodies Group (Alba, Himitsu, Bisou, Alba Street), Maya Collection (MayaBay Dubai), Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, and Junk Smash Burger.

Ayushi specialises in crafting content and securing strategic media placements for food & beverage sectors, as well as upscale travel & wellness brands. She has led PR campaigns for past clients such as Bungalo34, Cathay Pacific, COYA Dubai, Galaxy Bar, Jamavar Dubai, Joe & the Juice, Roberto’s and Salmon Guru. Other highlights include Sushi Art x Chef Gregoire Berger’s Omakase menu, the Bungalo34 x Ferragamo collaboration, and COYA Dubai’s 10-year anniversary celebration in partnership with Ounass.

“We are delighted to welcome Ayushi Kisani to our growing Dubai-based public relations team," commented Antony Rettie, Founder, AKA Communications. 

"With her strong track record in strategic media relations and innovative content creation, we are confident that she will be instrumental in enhancing our client communications and furthering our mission to tell compelling stories that resonate with our audiences. We are excited to see the fresh perspectives and expertise she will bring to the team and look forward to achieving new successes together.”

Ayushi moved from Umami Comms, and before that, she worked at Action Global Communications.