Victorian Department of Health welcomes Director of Public Affairs
by Telum Media
19 August 2025 4:00 PM
1 min read
The Victorian Department of Health has welcomed James Howe as Director Public Affairs. He was previously General Manager, Corporate Affairs at ANDHealth.
James' comms experience spans nearly 25 years, with senior roles at Telstra, Bupa and Bunnings.
The global investment management organisation, Franklin Templeton, has promoted Loretta Lui as Director, Executive Communications and PR.
Relocating from Hong Kong to London, she now leads global executive communications for the firm, overseeing CEO communications, core narrative development, and strategic media engagement aligned with the organisation’s business priorities and industry developments.
Loretta first joined the company in 2013 and was most recently Deputy Head of Corporate Communications, APAC. She also brings industry experience from previous roles at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and City of London.
Shirley Kettler has been elevated to Account Director at Grayling.
In her new capacity, she will lead strategic corporate communications and integrated campaign management for a portfolio of B2B clients, driving communications programmes across key sectors.
The Star Entertainment Group has promoted Jacara Desland to Director of Communications. Based in Brisbane, she will work alongside the leadership team to lead and shape communications across the Group and The Star Sydney.
Jacara brings more than 15 years’ experience across communications and marketing, with previous roles spanning the insurance and financial services, construction, and retail sectors.