Max Dudley has been welcomed at Queensland Health as Executive Director, where he will be responsible for leading the department's strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, media relations and brand strategy functions. He was at SEC Newgate as Associate Partner. Prior to this, Max worked in the broadcast journalism field at Nine and Southern Cross Austereo.

Havas Red has appointed Emily Fadeyev as Group Practice Head for Automotive, overseeing the partnership with Toyota and Lexus, part of Toyota Motor Corporation Australia.

Based in Melbourne, Emily's appointment follows the retirement of Patrick Lyons, who shaped automotive communications in Australia for decades, including eight years with Havas Red. She has 20 years of experience in the industry, spanning strategic communications, corporate affairs, brand activations and sponsorships.

“Emily’s appointment further strengthens our automotive practice,” said Steve Fontanot, Commercial Managing Director for Havas Red, Asia-Pacific.

“Emily is a highly respected voice in the industry with a track record in strategic communications. We’re thrilled to welcome her to Havas Red, which includes 30 of the most talented automotive specialists in the industry."

BCM Group and IVY PR has been tapped to launch and manage media, PR, social, and creative for Happitat, a new Queensland-based eco-adventure brand founded by adventurer, Michael Neururer.

With the appointment effective immediately, BCM and IVY PR will lead a multi-channel campaign to support the national launch of Happitat as part of their remit.

BCM Group Managing Director, Lukas Temple, said: "Michael has had a crystal-clear vision from the very beginning: create a brand with the sole focus of reconnecting with
nature and society, by helping people find happiness through unique, nature-based activities.

"Michael and his team have created something very special, and we’re privileged to work with them on it. We have no doubt this will become a national and global tourism icon, but equally, a sanctuary for locals to experience their backyard in a truly unique way."