Consulum has announced the appointment of Baha Haroun as General Manager of its Abu Dhabi office, according to a LinkedIn post by the firm.

James Davies, CEO of Consulum, said, “We’re delighted to welcome Baha to the team. He will play a crucial role in helping leaders in Abu Dhabi cut through noise with evidence-led programmes that drive clarity and measurable impact.”

"Few places are transforming as ambitiously as Abu Dhabi. Joining Consulum at this moment - backed by world class capability - is an incredible opportunity to help our clients tell their story to the world and lead with purpose, creativity, and precision that delivers real ROI," said Baha on his appointment.

Third Hemisphere has been appointed by Singapore-based blockchain trade finance platform, 129Knots, to lead its communications strategies. The agency's remit encompasses regulatory milestone communications, thought leadership development, and market positioning strategies.

This announcement follows Third Hemisphere's Singapore office launch in September 2025. 129Knots joins the agency's existing FinTech portfolio, which includes MONEYME, Volt, and OKX Australia, and adds to the agency's six client wins over the past quarter, featuring sectors like FinTech, investment, healthcare AI, and social impact.

Hannah Moreno, Founder and CEO of Third Hemisphere, said: "These wins represent our natural evolution in financial services communications. We've spent a decade helping Australian fintech pioneers establish credibility and drive growth - from digital lenders to cryptocurrency platforms to Islamic finance providers.

"Now we're applying that expertise across Singapore's sophisticated financial ecosystem - from digital wholesale banking to blockchain trade finance to energy trading innovation. Each client requires communications partners who understand not just the technology, but the regulatory frameworks and stakeholder dynamics that determine success in these markets."

Victoria Racing Club has appointed Shaun Anderson as Head of Communications & PR. He was previously at Crown Resorts, most recently as General Manager - Media & Corporate Affairs, while also spending time in the Corporate Communications team at Coles Group, before joining the VRC.

Shaun's communications experience spans two decades, with senior roles within the sports and sports entertainment sectors.