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Universal Music Group names global comms lead

Universal Music Group (UMG) has appointed James Steven as Executive Vice President & Chief Communications Officer, effective January 26.

In the new role, he leads UMG’s internal and external communications and oversees communications functions across the company’s operating businesses worldwide. James will be based in New York and reports to UMG’s Chief Administrative Officer, Will Tanous.

James joins from Warner Music Group, where he served as Chief Communications Officer for 10 years. He also held senior roles at various PR firms, working with clients in the technology, entertainment, automobile, and food industries.

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Kaiyishah Ayuni has joined Temasek Foundation as Communications Manager. Based in Singapore, she manages strategic branding and digital communications for the non-profit organisation.

Kaiyishah joins from SPH Media, where she handled brand messaging, content, and social media.

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The Hong Kong Generative AI Research and Development Center (HKGAI) has welcomed Caleb Yiu as PR Manager. 

Based in Hong Kong, Caleb was most recently with CDR. Before pivoting into comms, he reported for publications including HKET and HK01.

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TEAM LEWIS expands APAC footprint

TEAM LEWIS has expanded its presence into Indonesia, marking its sixth market in the APAC region.

The expansion follows the agency’s recent office opening in Shenzhen, further strengthening its capabilities across Greater China and supporting its main office in Beijing.

TEAM LEWIS Indonesia will focus on a range of sectors, including sustainability and energy, enterprise technology, consumer technology, and food security. The team will offer a full suite of services spanning public relations, content creation and brand storytelling, as well as influencer engagement.

"Indonesia is a critical growth market for many of our clients looking to expand their footprint in the region. With our local team on the ground and our hub in Singapore providing regional integration, we are poised to deliver impactful, cross-border PR and content strategies that combine deep market understanding with measurable business outcomes,” said Pamela Tor Das, VP of Singapore & Emerging Markets at TEAM LEWIS.