Ketty Ooi has been elevated to Assistant Director of Marketing Communications at Penang Marriott Hotel and Marriott Executive Apartments Penang. Based in Malaysia, she leads communications and marketing, overseeing public relations, digital, social media, F&B marketing, and advertising initiatives.

Ketty first joined the team as a Manager, after spending three years with Courtyard by Marriott Penang.

Lindsay Bennett has been welcomed at New Zealand research platform, Ideally, as its Global Communications and Content Lead. She has finished her time at Clemenger BBDO as Head of Brand and Communications. 

Lindsay was previously based in New York as VP, Communications at GALE and Global Head of Marketing at DDB. Prior to this, she was at DDB Group Australia, following her time in journalism at AdNews Australia. 

“I’m excited to join Ideally at such a pivotal moment,” said Lindsay.

“This is the type of company that is defining what’s next for marketing, combining technology, creativity and insights to help brands grow smarter. I can’t wait to share that story on the global stage.”

Cassandra Wallace has joined the Office of the Hon. Jacinta Allan MP, Premier of Victoria, as Deputy Director of Media. She has started a new chapter in government comms after two and a half years as Manager, Media and Communications at Visit Victoria. 

Cassandra previously worked in the journalism space for nearly two decades at Nine and Australian Radio Network.