Visit Sunshine Coast (VSC) has announced the appointment of Caitlin Zerafa as its new Communications Manager. She brings a background in journalism, having worked in various Sunshine Coast newsrooms, including more than five years at My Weekly Preview, Sunshine Coast News, and Salt Magazine.

VSC CEO, Matt Stoeckel, said the appointment will strengthen the organisation's communications and media strategy as it continues to promote the region as a travel destination to the local economy and community.

"Caitlin brings a unique combination of newsroom experience, deep local knowledge and creative thinking to the team," Matt said.

"Her understanding of the region and her genuine connection to the community will be invaluable as we share the Sunshine Coast story with visitors across Australia and beyond."

Great Giant Foods (GGF) has appointed Putri Victor as Head of Corporate Communications. Based in Indonesia, she leads the company’s strategic communications, corporate branding, and stakeholder engagement initiatives across its business units.

Bringing over 12 years of experience in marketing and communications, Putri was most recently Head of Marketing at Sewu Segar Primatama (Re.juve Cold-Pressed), where she handled brand transformation and market expansion.

Her prior roles include leading marketing for Melandas Indonesia, a luxury furniture retailer, and managing regional communications at Jebsen & Jessen South East Asia.

Nathan Beaumont has launched The Reputation Hub, a new Christchurch-based consultancy in New Zealand, focused on helping organisations build and protect their reputations.
 
Nathan brings experience across journalism, politics and corporate affairs. He most recently spent a decade at Chorus in senior corporate affairs roles, following earlier work in the Beehive and journalism.