Albert Shu has been appointed Chief Communications & Marketing Officer at SJ Group, a global urban, infrastructure and managed services consultancy. Based in Singapore, he will lead the Group’s communications and marketing functions across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, North America, Europe and Africa.
Albert brings three decades of international experience, including more than two decades with Weber Shandwick. He was previously President of the firm's Singapore and Hong Kong operations, where he oversaw their integration as a regional hub and advised clients on message development, corporate positioning, issues and crisis management, and stakeholder engagement.
Albert also served as Regional Head of Marketing and Communications for Deloitte Consulting in Asia Pacific and Africa, where he developed the firm’s marketing infrastructure and programmes across Australia, Greater China, South Korea, Southeast Asia and South Africa.
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Winford Manila Resort and Casino has welcomed Therese Dizon-Edwards as its Public Relations Manager. Based in the Philippines, she is responsible for managing all communications and public relations efforts.
This includes developing and implementing strategies to enhance the organisation's public image, handling media relations, and overseeing internal and external communications, with a focus on Corporate Social Responsibility.
Therese brings more than 10 years of experience from her previous roles, including at Micropinnacle Technology Corporation, Foundever Philippines (formerly Sitel Philippines) and most recently, Manila Doctors Hospital.
FTI Consulting has named Jason Leow as Senior Managing Director in its strategic communications segment.
Based in Singapore, Jason brings more than 25 years of experience in financial communications, C-suite advisory and stakeholder engagement across Asia, Europe and the US. In his new role, he will work with the Asia leadership team and the firm’s global Senior Managing Director group to drive growth across Southeast Asia and strengthen alignment across FTI Consulting’s international strategic communications network.
Jason will also oversee the firm’s insights and analytics offering in Asia, collaborating across business segments to deliver integrated, multidisciplinary support to clients.
“Jason’s leadership comes at a pivotal time as we accelerate our growth across Asia,” said Tom Evrard, Head of Southeast Asia Strategic Communications at FTI Consulting. “His reputation in the region is second to none, and his experience as both a journalist and an in-house communications leader gives him a unique ability to shape narratives and advise clients through complex situations. We’re thrilled to welcome him to FTI Consulting.”
Jason added, “Boards and CEOs in Southeast Asia are navigating an era of unprecedented scrutiny and complexity. I am excited to join FTI Consulting because of its unique ability to combine deep data analytics with strategic counsel. I look forward to deploying the firm’s full suite of capabilities to help leaders protect value during critical transitions and make confident, evidence-based decisions.”
Ogilvy Group Malaysia has named Irene Wong, CEO of Grey Malaysia, as CEO of Ogilvy Group Malaysia. In the new capacity, Irene will oversee people, clients, and growth across both Ogilvy and Grey.
Meanwhile, Graham Drew, Chief Creative Officer of Grey Malaysia, will take on a new role within the same remit at Ogilvy Group Malaysia, leading clients across both agency brands. Both appointments take effect on 1st January 2026.
Irene commented, “Stepping into this role draws on everything I’ve built over the years — a deep understanding of the Malaysian market, extensive experience with MNCs, GLCs and government organizations, and a firm belief in the power of collaboration. By honoring the distinct strengths of both Ogilvy and Grey, while preserving their unique identities and fostering purposeful partnership, we will unlock new possibilities, drive greater innovation, and create deeper, more holistic value for our clients.”
Graham said, “I’m passionate about the creative potential here and this role represents a unique opportunity I’m truly excited to embrace. Whilst Ogilvy and Grey continue to operate as distinct businesses, we are united by a shared creative culture — one that pushes us to elevate ideas that move people and move business. By innovating at the intersection of brand, experience, and commerce, and by bringing together craft, data, and technology, we’ll create work rooted in Malaysia with the power to resonate far beyond.”