The Natural Resources Defense Council bolsters comms with new hire

Von Edrian Villanueva has stepped up to the role of Assistant Vice President, Head of Corporate Communications at PNB Holdings.

Based in the Philippines, he spearheads a range of communications initiatives, spanning corporate branding and reputation, public relations, press engagement, content development, digital communications, and events. Von has garnered more than a decade of communications experience across the non-profit, retail, and property sectors. 

Kartik Selvaraju has been elevated to Senior Communications Manager (APAC) at Rystad Energy in Singapore.

In his role, he leads strategic communications, media engagement, reputation management, and events across the region. Kartik has accumulated more than six years of communications experience, having worked in the agency space earlier in his career before joining Rystad Energy in 2023. 

Elissa Lewis has been appointed Head of Public Relations and Corporate Affairs at MyState Limited, bringing more than 25 years’ experience in strategic communications, corporate affairs, media relations and stakeholder engagement.

She has held senior roles across financial services, listed companies and national brands, including Teachers Mutual Bank Limited, MA Financial Group, The Woolmark Company, and The Lottery Corporation.