Lulu Shen steps into transportation sector as Media & Comms Manager

Stephen Ries has been welcomed at Bespoke Approach in Melbourne as Partner. He has wrapped up 17 years at ANZ bank, where he most recently served as Group General Manager - Corporate Communications.

Stephen's communications career spans nearly three decades, which includes previous roles at Porter Novelli, Hewlett-Packard and Accenture.  

JBH PR has appointed Emilie Hill as Strategic Content Lead, strengthening the agency’s editorial and content capabilities as it continues to expand its integrated communications offering. At JBH, she works across the agency’s hospitality, lifestyle and corporate portfolio, focusing on content strategy, narrative development and campaign integration.

Emilie previously served as Editor of Time Out Dubai before stepping into the role of Group Editor at Time Out GCC, overseeing content strategy and editorial direction across the region. Prior to relocating to the Middle East, she worked across digital platforms for several UK national titles, including The Telegraph and Daily Mail.

“Emilie brings a deep understanding of how stories are commissioned, shaped and consumed, which is incredibly valuable for both our team and our clients. The industry has changed, and the expectation now is that communications needs to work across multiple platforms seamlessly. That’s something we’ve been building towards, and her appointment strengthens that significantly,” commented James Henderson, Founder of JBH PR. 

Emilie said, “The industry is changing quickly, and JBH is one of the few agencies that is actively evolving with it. There’s a strong focus on storytelling, relevance and how content travels, which really aligns with my background. I’m excited to be joining the team and helping shape the next phase of that growth.”

Omnicom Oceania has appointed Kim Hamilton and Paige Prettyman to its Executive Leadership Team. 

Kim Hamilton has been promoted to Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, expanding her remit from Chief Marketing Officer. She steps up after establishing Omnicom Media Australia’s first centralised marketing and growth function. Kim will lead enterprise brand, profile and communications across Omnicom Oceania, driving market positioning and strategic partnerships.

Paige Prettyman has been appointed Chief of Staff, Omnicom Oceania, a newly created role supporting executive alignment and delivery across the business. She joins from Deloitte Digital, where she was Managing Director. She previously held senior leadership roles at Special Group Melbourne and Clemenger BBDO.

Nick Garrett, CEO of Omnicom Oceania, said: "We talk a lot about helping our clients navigate transformation and elevating the role of marketing at an executive level. What’s important is that we’re doing the same ourselves.

"These appointments are about putting that into practice, building a business that is more connected, more focused on the customer, and set up to deliver real commercial impact."

Kim added: "I’m genuinely energised by the vision and transformation that Nick, KK and the broader team are building together at Omnicom Oceania. We are building something genuinely different, more connected, more capable and better set up to help our clients navigate increasing complexity. Now it’s about bringing that to life in market and for our people - simple, clear and with impact."

Paige commented: "What’s really compelling about Omnicom Oceania is the opportunity to bring together creativity, media and advisory in a genuinely connected way and the impact that can have for clients.

"My time in leadership positions across both advertising agencies and consultancies has shown me how powerful that can be when it’s done well. I’m looking forward to working closely with Nick and the leadership team to ensure that translates into clear priorities, strong alignment and consistent delivery across the business."

(Pictured L - R: Kim Hamilton and Paige Prettyman)