APACD Jobs Board
Takeda is recruiting a director of communications in Singapore to be the primary communication leader for the growth & emerging markets (GEM) region, reporting to the head of communications & corporate affairs for GEM. The individual in this role will lead the development and implementation of the region-wide communication strategy and will provide executive communications support for the regional president and key GEM leadership team members, as well as leadership and support to the region’s communications colleagues and selected stakeholders to advance Takeda’s business priorities and reputation. Further details here.
WWF is seeking a head of programme communications to be based in New Delhi. The head of programme communications will play a crucial role in positioning and enhancing the visibility of WWF-India’s work amongst diverse external audiences. He/she should be a strategic, dynamic, resourceful and organized communications professional with a strong interest in environmental, conservation and sustainability issues. Apply here.
NSW Rural Fire Service is recruiting a director communications and engagement (hybrid) who will lead a dedicated team of media, communications and community engagement experts, work to engage their broad membership base and keep the community safe during fires and other emergencies. Find out more here.
foodpanda is seeking a head of public relations and communication. The role will be based in Hong Kong. The successful candidate will work directly with the HK management team to lead the PR and communication function to develop brand key messages with key stakeholders and establish PR strategy and plan to increase company visibility and will have at least eight years’ related working experience in the PR related field. Further details here.
Seeking Opportunities
Christina Pantin is ready for her next communications role in APAC after wrapping up nearly 4 years in Web3 as head of communications at blockchain software developer Block.one, and its crypto exchange subsidiary Bullish, in Hong Kong. Her 11 years in communications/PR/content/media engagement included agencies Brunswick Hong Kong and Abernathy MacGregor New York. She was a VP for product PR at Samsung America, covering the B2C and B2B markets. Before moving to the “dark side”, Christina was a foreign correspondent, financial journalist and editor at Reuters News for over 20 years, working from New York, Dallas, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam and India. See Christina’s video profile here.
Contact Christina by email, via LinkedIn or Telegram (@christinaewpantin)
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