Lena Petersen assumes global comms role

Savitha Ravindran (Savi) has joined Tech Onshore MEP Prefabricators (TOM) as Strategic Planning Manager, based in Singapore. In this newly created role, she oversees PR and media relations, alongside broader corporate communications, including stakeholder management, content, and brand positioning across key markets in Asia, the UK, and the US.

Savi joins TOM, bringing cross-sector communications experience from financial services and agency consulting to her current focus in the built environment industry. She was previously Global PR Manager at EBC Financial Group and earlier worked as Account Executive at Edelman Malaysia. 

 South African Tourism has appointed tourism marketing agency Gate 7 as its in-market public relations and communications representative for Australia and New Zealand.

Gate 7 will deliver an integrated program across earned and owned channels, bringing PR, social media and broader communications together.

The appointment will see the agency work alongside the local South African Tourism team to drive awareness, consideration and visitation to South Africa from the Australian and New Zealand markets. A key focus will be highlighting ease of access, with convenient direct flights from Sydney and Perth, as well as one-stop connections from across Australia and New Zealand.

Jo Palmer, Founder & Managing Director of Gate 7, said: "South Africa is on the bucket list for so many across Australia and New Zealand, and we are proud to be working with the team at South African Tourism to represent such a dynamic and rewarding destination.

"Whether it’s spotting wildlife on safari, exploring neighbourhoods in Cape Town or connecting with local culture, South Africa offers depth, diversity, and exceptional value. We look forward to bringing these stories to life in a way that feels inspiring, relevant and within reach for travellers across the region." 

Shraddha Bhuyan has been appointed Director, Corporate Affairs & Marketing at Australian digital infrastructure company, Indara. She was previously Head of Communications - AU/NZ at telco company, Ericsson, on a parental leave basis. Prior to this, Shraddha worked in-house in the gaming sector and agency-side at Archetype.