Johnny Sollitt-Davis has joined ASX listed global packaging design and manufacturing company, Orora, as Corporate Affairs Manager in Melbourne. He stepped into the new role after a stint as Global Corporate Affairs Manager at Dyno Nobel.

Backed by over two decades' experience in UK and Australia, Johnny has held senior roles at various agencies as well as in-house teams.

PR and marketing firm, Free Folk Agency, has welcomed Maia O'Connor and Caylin Cannon to its Melbourne office as Senior Account Manager and Account Executive respectively, strengthening capacity in response to growing demand.

The new hires follow a series of client wins across the agency's national network, including being appointed Australian PR agency partner for the World Supercross Championship. As part of this remit, the Free Folk team will work on the Australian GP alongside London-based sports and entertainment marketing agency, The Space Between, and the global World Supercross team.

Free Folk Agency's Co-Founder and Head of Client Services, Teagan West, said: "Our appointment marks an exciting chapter for the agency and speaks to our proven track record, five-star team and the industry-leading network of media, influencers, suppliers and industry
professionals who sit in our back pocket.

"Work is already underway and we are looking forward to making the Australian GP an event not to miss on the national sporting calendar."

Emma Shaw has been welcomed at SBS Bank in New Zealand as its Change and Communications Lead. She was recently at Destination Queenstown as Communications Advisor.

Emma was at ANZ in Australia for 15 years, where she held multiple roles, including as PR and Communications Manager and Senior Marketing Manager, following in-house experience in the telco sector.