North Seventy Five, part of European communications network Paritee, has announced the appointment of Kirsty O’Connor as Managing Director.
In her new role, she focuses on driving innovation and intelligence, develops the agency’s AI offering with support from Paritee’s AI team and the newly acquired sister agency, Truth Consulting. Prior to joining, Kirsty spent the last nine years building an Innovation Hub for Burson, focusing on digital, data and artificial intelligence integration and productisation.
Co-Founder and Managing Partner at North Seventy Five, Lisa Welsh, said: “We launched North Seventy Five in response to a clear market pull: clients want senior-led, agile, locally rooted teams with the ability to solve complex challenges at speed. With Kirsty’s appointment we continue to deliver on that promise. She has a unique skillset in communications and a proven history of transforming and innovating, not only client briefs but training talent in new communications skills. We are delighted to have her onboard with immediate effect.”
“There has never been a bigger opportunity for those working in communications,” said Kirsty. “The agency model is evolving at speed once again, and so are the skillsets required to work in them. Joining North Seventy Five is truly special as we can rewrite the agency model completely.”
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She brings over 17 years of agency and in-house experience across Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Mumbai. Her mandate includes driving business development, winning strategic client remits where corporate storytelling and brand reputation are central, alongside team growth.
"I love the art and hustle of communications - it suits my high-energy, people-first style. There's nothing quite like the rush of diving into a brand-new sector, decoding its nuances, and turning a business challenge into a killer narrative," said Anusuya. "I am thrilled to be part of FINN Partners because of their strong reputation for combining global reach with deep local insight. I admire the agility and global-local synergy and am ready to go after meaningful remits where brand reputation really matters, while making sure our teams deliver incredible work with love."
"Anu brings a proven track record of navigating regional landscapes and executing integrated corporate communications strategies," said Annouchka Behrmann, Managing Partner, FINN Partners Greater China. "Her understanding of cultural nuances across India, Mainland China, and Hong Kong will be valuable as we grow our portfolio and deliver communications excellence for our clients.”
She has experience supporting diverse client sectors across logistics, technology, property, and education such as Pacific Basin, CBRE, Central Crossing, FedEx, New Development Bank, Hong Kong Talent Engage, Lenovo, HP, Honeywell, and BMC Software. Most recently, she was Regional Director - Corporate Communications at Sinclair in Hong Kong. Her career includes pivotal roles at brands and agencies, including FedEx Express APAC, Ketchum, Duhno Marketing, WPP, We. Communications, Archetype, and Adfactors PR.
POP MART has appointed GO Communications to provide public relations and communications support for two fan-focused initiatives in Malaysia.
The first activation was a HACIPUPU artist Meet & Greet and Malaysia-exclusive product launch at POP MART Gurney Plaza in Penang, followed by the Twinkle Twinkle Farm Tales Pop-Up at The Exchange TRX in Kuala Lumpur.
POP MART said: “GO Communications has supported us in sharing these stories with the right audiences and building awareness around each experience. As our community here continues to grow, we look forward to creating more fresh ways to reward that passion and bring fans even closer to the IPs they love.”
Peter de Kretser, CEO of GO Communications, added: “POP MART has grown to become such a cultural force around the world and a pop culture icon, bringing its distinctive characters and creative universe to fans across more than 90 countries and regions.
“This global success reflects the strength of its IPs, the creativity of its artists and the passionate communities that have formed around them. Naturally, we’re very excited for this opportunity to help translate that global momentum into locally relevant stories and experiences for Malaysian fans.”
Creative communications and PR agency, ÉCHO Communication, has been appointed to lead the Australian launch of London accessories and footwear brand, Kurt Geiger.
The agency will be responsible for PR and communications for the brand locally, through storytelling, editorial press relations, curated talent and strategic influencer partnerships, and creative activations.
ÉCHO Communication Founder, Justine Le Bars, said: "Kurt Geiger represents the very best of British design confidence - colour, craft and a point of view instantly recognisable. We are thrilled to partner with Kurt Geiger as it enters the Australian market, shaping a launch strategy that captures its bold identity. It's exactly the kind of design-led, globally respected brand ÉCHO is proud to bring to Australian audiences."