Desiree Merlina has taken on the role of Corporate Director Marketing Communications at Padma Hotels and Resorts. Based in Bali, she oversees communications initiatives across five properties - Padma Hotel Legian, Padma Resort Ubud, Padma Hotel Semarang, Padma Hotel Bandung and Resinda Karawang.

Desiree brings more than two decades of hospitality communications experience from various organisations, including serving as part of the pre-opening team for The Westin Jakarta, Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta, and The St. Regis Jakarta.

Samantha Chow has stepped in as Assistant Director, External Communications at EY Malaysia, overseeing the company’s external communications portfolio.

She brings communications experience from her previous role at Zurich Malaysia and a background in journalism, having worked as an investigative journalist at R.AGE in The Star and co-founded The Fourth.

Erin Sing has commenced a role at Australian food manufacturing group, Kinrise, as Head of Corporate Affairs. Kinrise manufactures some of Australia's FMCG brands including Cobs Popcorn, Poppin' and Green's. She has wrapped up more than five years at Mars, most recently as Senior Manager, External Communications and Public Affairs ANZ. 

Erin previously co-founded her own communications agency, Modern Currency, following roles at iD Collective and wine company, Vinomofo.