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.

Serene Chew has been welcomed as Director, Communications at Standard Chartered. Based in Singapore, she drives and executes the communications strategy for the bank’s local franchise and business operations.
 
With over a decade of experience spanning both financial and non-financial sectors, Serene previously held roles at DBS Bank and, most recently, Income Insurance, where she was Senior Manager, Strategic Communications.

The finalists for the eighth annual Pressie Awards have been announced. The awards will celebrate the best PR, experiential, and social campaigns in Aotearoa New Zealand, spanning 12 categories, from Best Use of Media Relations to Young Practitioner of the Year.

The 2025 winners will be announced at the awards show, which will be held on Wednesday, 12^th November at Okahu Bay in Auckland.

Read the full list of finalists here.