Proton has welcomed Rita Monica Cruz as its new Marketing Communications Manager, where she will oversee product communications, media strategy, and digital marketing initiatives to strengthen brand presence and engagement across key markets.

Based in Malaysia, Rita was most recently the Marketing Manager at GoCar Malaysia. She brings with her over a decade of experience in the automotive and communications industry, having previously held roles at Proton, Nissan Malaysia, and Pixarus Communications.

SenateSHJ has appointed Partners, Scott Thomson as co-lead of its Reputation Practice, and Bronwyn Raso as head of its Engagement Practice.

Scott will co-lead the Reputation Practice offering with Partner, Craig Badings. He brings global expertise supporting senior executives in high-stakes environments to navigate complex issues and crises, and manage organisational reputation.

Having contributed to growth in SenateSHJ's Engagement Practice in recent years, Bronwyn has expertise in helping clients engage in environments such as energy, infrastructure and healthcare, and has helped deepen the agency's ability at AI engagement.

Darren Behar, CEO of SenateSHJ, said: "A collision of transformative shocks - social, environmental, geopolitical, technological and economic - has provoked profound challenges and created unique opportunities. No organisation can avoid these pivotal changes. They shape perceptions, conspire against clarity and accelerate misinformation, erode trust and reputation.

"These appointments position us strongly to help clients with some of their most challenging problems. Together, Scott and Bronwyn offer decades of experience and a calm, clear-eyed approach in the moments that matter most."

^{(Pictured: Scott Thomson and Bronwyn Raso)}

Libby Woolnough has joined St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria as Communications Manager, leading both external and internal communication. She has moved in-house after nearly seven years in senior roles at WE Communications Australia, most recently as Group Head - Corporate & Investor Communication.

Libby's strategic communication experience spans 20 years across government owned enterprises, global professional services firms, and agency. It includes reputation and issues management, national and international media campaigns, and integrated marketing and communications thought leadership campaigns.