Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras appoints Acuity and Thrive

Kerry Kalcher has joined not-for-profit organisation NextSense, which supports people with vision and hearing loss, as their Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Engagement. She previously led the marketing and communications function at Canteen Australia for 13 years, most recently serving as Acting Executive Director - Marketing and Fundraising. Prior to Canteen, Kerry worked in communications at the National Heart Foundation of Australia and the British Lung Foundation.

Carla Horton has joined the Children's Medical Research Institute as Communications and Media Manager. She was previously Senior Media Advisor at The Smith Family. Prior to this, Carla worked in broadcast journalism at Sky News, the Today Show and 2GB.

Wan Emi Muttalib has joined Eastspring Investments as Associate Director, Brand & Communications.

Based in Malaysia, she is responsible for leading corporate reputation, brand strategy, media relations, issues management and thought leadership as well as integrated campaigns and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

Emi most recently served as Head, Strategic Brand & Communications at AHAM Capital.