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 Sandpiper welcomes new Deputy GM for Hong Kong

Sandpiper welcomes new Deputy GM for Hong Kong

The Sandpiper Group has appointed Mokka Mok to the role of Deputy General Manager, Hong Kong. With more than 15 years of experience in financial and corporate communications, she has advised global and regional multinational companies on their work across Asia, advising on strategic communications, executive profiling, media relations, and integrated brand storytelling.

Mokka's portfolio includes tenures at FleishmanHillard and Weber Shandwick, where she focused on financial communications and advised global and Chinese brands across asset and wealth management, insurance, professional services, B2B manufacturing, and technology. Her work spans content development, reputation management, and media engagement to help clients build brand awareness and customer, employee, and investor relations. 

Emma Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Sandpiper, said, "We are delighted to welcome Mokka to Sandpiper. She joins Kim Spear, General Manager of our Hong Kong team, at a time of exciting growth for us, and as we continue to serve some of the region’s most important names and corporations in technology, insurance, financial services, and professional services.

"Mokka’s experience and leadership will be instrumental in boosting our offering to our clients, while supporting Kim and our team in driving new business, strengthening team management, and accelerating the overall growth of our firm."

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