Andrew Compton has been appointed Head of Corporate Communications - Global at Golden Agri-Resources. Based in Singapore, he oversees corporate communications and branding, issues management, and events across global markets for the manufacturing company, working alongside Head of Corporate Communications for Indonesia, Ananta Wisesa.

Andrew first joined the organisation as a Corporate Communications Manager in 2023, following his roles at Baldwin Boyle Group.

Universal Music Group (UMG) has appointed James Steven as Executive Vice President & Chief Communications Officer, effective January 26.

In the new role, he leads UMG’s internal and external communications and oversees communications functions across the company’s operating businesses worldwide. James will be based in New York and reports to UMG’s Chief Administrative Officer, Will Tanous.

James joins from Warner Music Group, where he served as Chief Communications Officer for 10 years. He also held senior roles at various PR firms, working with clients in the technology, entertainment, automobile, and food industries.

Kaiyishah Ayuni has joined Temasek Foundation as Communications Manager. Based in Singapore, she manages strategic branding and digital communications for the non-profit organisation.

Kaiyishah joins from SPH Media, where she handled brand messaging, content, and social media.