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Shannon Kenna starts new chapter in the higher education sector

Shannon Kenna has commenced a new role as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at The Australian National University (ANU). She made the move following a period of freelance communication work, and was most recently Managing Director at strategic market research consultancy, Pollinate.

Backed by over two decades' experience, Shannon spent the majority of her career working across various federal government departments and agencies, including Commonwealth Treasury, the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, and the former Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
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The global investment management organisation, Franklin Templeton, has promoted Loretta Lui as Director, Executive Communications and PR.

Relocating from Hong Kong to London, she now leads global executive communications for the firm, overseeing CEO communications, core narrative development, and strategic media engagement aligned with the organisation’s business priorities and industry developments.

Loretta first joined the company in 2013 and was most recently Deputy Head of Corporate Communications, APAC. She also brings industry experience from previous roles at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and City of London. 

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Grayling promotes Account Director in Singapore

Shirley Kettler has been elevated to Account Director at Grayling.

In her new capacity, she will lead strategic corporate communications and integrated campaign management for a portfolio of B2B clients, driving communications programmes across key sectors. 

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The Star Entertainment Group appoints Communications Director

The Star Entertainment Group has promoted Jacara Desland to Director of Communications. Based in Brisbane, she will work alongside the leadership team to lead and shape communications across the Group and The Star Sydney.

Jacara brings more than 15 years’ experience across communications and marketing, with previous roles spanning the insurance and financial services, construction, and retail sectors.