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Kartik Selvaraju has been elevated to Senior Communications Manager (APAC) at Rystad Energy in Singapore.

In his role, he leads strategic communications, media engagement, reputation management, and events across the region. Kartik has accumulated more than six years of communications experience, having worked in the agency space earlier in his career before joining Rystad Energy in 2023. 

The Estée Lauder Companies has appointed Madeleine Boyd as Senior Vice President, Global Brand Communications.

In her role, Madeleine will establish and lead a newly integrated global brand communications team. She will oversee the company’s enterprise communications strategy, spanning consumer-first storytelling, earned media, and creator engagement.

Most recently Global Senior Vice President, Beauty & Wellness at Together Group, Madeleine brings experience across brand strategy, communications, and consumer engagement in the beauty, luxury, and lifestyle sectors.

Prior to Together Group, she spent close to seven years at Karla Otto, where she held a series of senior leadership roles, and ultimately serving as Senior Vice President, Global Beauty & Wellness. Earlier in her career, Madeleine held roles across brand marketing, digital content, and editorial at MECCA and Vogue Australia.

Commenting on the appointment, Meridith Webster, Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer at The Estée Lauder Companies, said, “Madeleine brings a powerful combination of strategic communications expertise, cultural fluency, and a deep understanding of today’s beauty consumer. As we continue to evolve how our brands engage consumers and shape conversations globally, Madeleine will lead a best-in-class Global Brand Communications organization that elevates our storytelling, strengthens collaboration across our portfolio, and helps our brands earn relevance, resonance, and long-term desirability.” 

TEAM LEWIS has announced two leadership updates in Malaysia, with Daniel Wong (pictured left) appointed Director of Malaysia and Ann Chong (pictured right) taking on an expanded role as Managing Director, AI & Client Solutions, APAC.

Daniel joins from DNA Creative Communications and will lead the strategic direction, commercial growth and operational performance of TEAM LEWIS Malaysia. Reporting to Keso Kendall, SVP, he will focus on strengthening the agency’s market position and client partnerships, while expanding its integrated capabilities.

"We are thrilled to welcome Daniel to head our operations in Malaysia," Keso said. "His deep industry expertise and dedication to team development make him a great addition to the team as we continue to scale in the market. Adding Daniel to the team shows our continued focus and investment in the Malaysia market.”

Daniel shared, “I am excited to join the TEAM LEWIS Malaysia business at such an important stage of its journey. My focus is clear - to help build a strong operation that raises the standard of work we deliver and creates greater opportunities for our people and clients. By investing in our teams, sharpening our capabilities and building on the strong foundation already in place, I look forward to accelerating the agency’s growth and taking TEAM LEWIS Malaysia into its next chapter.”

Taking on the expanded role as Managing Director, AI & Client Solutions, APAC, Ann will oversee client solutions and the expansion of AI and the agency’s proprietary Sidekick services across Asia Pacific. She reports to Fairil Yeo, EVP of AI & Growth, and will remain based in Malaysia as she takes on the regional remit.