Kumudha Panneerchelvam assumes expanded comms remit

Filtrona has welcomed Dalvinder Jeet Kaur as Global Communications Manager, based in Singapore. In this capacity, she leads internal and external communications across the company’s nine locations globally. Dalvinder is responsible for driving the company’s global communications strategy, strengthening employee engagement, and enhancing Filtrona’s corporate reputation and thought leadership.

Dalvinder brings 18 years of communications experience spanning corporate reputation, thought leadership, and strategic communications. Prior to joining Filtrona, she held communications roles at SPAG FINN Partners, Golin and, most recently, PRecious Communications.

“Filtrona is uniquely positioned at the intersection of science, innovation and sustainability, helping customers navigate industry transformation through advanced filtration solutions and technical expertise. I am excited to join the team and look forward to strengthening Filtrona’s global reputation, amplifying its innovation story, and deepening engagement with employees, customers and industry stakeholders," commented Dalvinder of her new appointment. 

A new boutique PR and communications consultancy, Ginkgo Communications, has launched in Singapore.

Founded and led by Sam Strauss, the consultancy offers PR and communications strategy support across reputation management, brand positioning, executive profiling, thought leadership, and fractional Chief Communications Officer services to organisations across Asia Pacific.

Sam brings more than 15 years of experience across the marketing, media, advertising, and creative services industries, providing strategic communications, reputation management, and brand-building counsel to agencies and brands. She most recently served as Chief Communications Officer, APAC, at McCann Worldgroup.

"Businesses today are expected to move faster, adapt quicker and communicate more effectively than ever before. Yet the challenges they face, from transformation and AI adoption, to talent, growth and reputation, continue to increase in complexity," Sam said.

"Ginkgo Communications was founded to help organisations navigate that landscape, providing senior communications leadership through a model that is flexible, strategic and designed for the realities of modern business." 

Ipsos has appointed Marion Beyret as Chief Communications Officer.

Reporting to Deputy CEO, Alexandre Boissy, Marion is responsible for the group's global communications strategy, reputation and stakeholder engagement, while leading communications teams across its international markets.

She joins from Stellantis, where she led Communications and Public Affairs for Europe. Earlier in her career, she held communications leadership roles at Air France-KLM, within French government ministries and the Presidency of the French Republic, as well as in the media sector.

Alexandre commented, “Marion’s appointment strengthens our Group’s leadership. Her sharp strategic insight, deep expertise in corporate positioning, and extensive experience will be instrumental in elevating our capabilities. She will drive the enhancement of our expertise, the strengthening of our corporate narratives, and the amplification of our global communications impact across our markets.”