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Edelman has appointed Campbell Hanley (pictured left) as CEO and Representative Director of Edelman Japan, succeeding Meghan Barstow (pictured right), who will leave the firm on 31^st December 2026 following a 20-year career with Edelman.

Campbell brings more than two decades of experience in Japan across communications, journalism, digital, creative and agency leadership.

He joins from Omnicom Public Relations, where he served as Head of Client Experience & Growth for Asia Pacific. Previously, he was Managing Director of Weber Shandwick Japan and spent nearly a decade as a journalist and editor at The Mainichi earlier in his career.

Rakesh Thukral, CEO, Asia Pacific at Edelman, said: “Japan is a high priority market for Edelman, with significant opportunities to help both Japanese and international companies navigate an evolving communications and business environment.

“Campbell combines a deep understanding of the market with broad experience across communications, media, digital and creative. His strong client orientation and integrated perspective make him the right leader to build on our foundation and take the Japan business into its next phase.”

Meghan has led Edelman Japan as CEO and Representative Director since 2020. She first joined the firm in Japan in 2006 before spending more than a decade in Edelman’s Washington, DC office.

Since returning to Japan, she has strengthened the business, its client relationships and culture, while contributing to the development of the firm’s workforce advisory capability across Asia Pacific.

Rakesh added: “Meghan’s contribution to Edelman over the past two decades has been tremendous. Her leadership has made a lasting difference to our colleagues, clients and business in Japan and across the region. We sincerely thank her for everything she has contributed.”

Campbell will work alongside Meghan during the transition period ahead of her departure at the end of December 2026.

Campbell said: “Japan is home to companies with enormous influence and ambition, both domestically and globally.

“There is a clear opportunity for Edelman to bring together our deep expertise in trust, integrated communications and stakeholder engagement to help clients grow, transform and strengthen their relationships with the audiences that matter. I look forward to working with our colleagues in Japan and across the global network to build on the strong foundation that Meghan Barstow and the team have established.”

Singapore-headquartered independent integrated communications agency, APRW, has appointed Ng Chip Keng as Partner to lead its new Corporate & Financial Communications practice.

According to the agency, the expansion responds to client demand, with the new practice adding a dedicated capital markets capability to APRW's existing services, including its readiness and advisory arm, Knowledge Studio (APRW KnowS).

Chip will advise boards and management teams of listed companies, financial institutions, family offices, and private businesses on IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, investor and analyst relations, financial services marketing, thought leadership, and issues, crises and litigation.

"In an IPO, an acquisition or a legal dispute, everything a company says is scrutinised by investors, regulators, employees and the media at once. Boards need advisors who understand the business and the deal, not just the message." said Chip.

Chip's career includes senior in-house communications roles at Sembcorp Industries and RHTLaw Taylor Wessing, as well as positions at global consultancies. He also chairs the Professional Advisory Committee at the Singapore University of Social Sciences’ Faculty of Communications & Film Studies.

"We are delighted to welcome Chip to the APRW partnership," said Cho Pei Lin, Managing Partner of APRW.

“He has worked both in-house and in consultancy, and he brings the judgement boards and CEOs look for when the stakes are high, whether it is a listing, a deal or a dispute. As we mark our 30th year, his appointment is another step in APRW’s continued growth, and his expertise and values are very much aligned with ours.”

Uber has appointed Ogilvy as its public relations agency of record across Hong Kong and Macau, following a competitive multi-agency pitch.

Under the remit, Ogilvy will support Uber’s in-house corporate communications team, covering corporate reputation, media relations, issues preparedness and thought leadership across both markets.

In Hong Kong, the agency will focus on strengthening Uber’s corporate brand reputation and engagement with stakeholders. In Macau, its work will focus on building brand visibility, consumer affinity and stakeholder engagement around Uber Taxi services.

Clara Shek, President, Hong Kong, Ogilvy Public Relations & Influence, said: “Urban mobility across the region is evolving rapidly, making this a pivotal chapter for the transportation ecosystem.

“Navigating this space requires an agile communications engine that delivers across earned, owned and social channels. We are thrilled to partner with Uber to articulate their role in shaping the future of urban movement across both Hong Kong and Macau.”