Netflix is set to see two prominent departures from its leadership team, with Chief Communications Officer Rachel Whetstone, and Vice President of Global Public Policy Dean Garfield announcing their exits from the company.Co-CEO Ted Sarandos is planning to streamline their responsibilities under a new role?ÇöChief Global Affairs Officer?Çöa move confirmed by a Reuters report.Whetstone, a veteran in the communications field with over two decades of experience, first joined Netflix in 2018 following her tenure as Vice President of Communications at Facebook. She previously held senior roles in communications and public policy at tech giants Uber and Google. Originally from the UK, Whetstone is reportedly not pursuing the new consolidated role at Netflix.Garfield brought significant policy expertise to Netflix when he joined five years ago, having served as president and CEO of the Information Technology Industry Council. His career also includes strategic leadership roles as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategic Officer at the Motion Picture Association of America, and Vice President of Legal Affairs at the Recording Industry Association of America.

Anna O'Young has been promoted to Director of PR & Marketing for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region at INVNT GROUP, a global brand storytelling agency. Based in Singapore, she will continue to work closely with the company?ÇÖs teams in both Sydney and Singapore.Anna joined INVNT GROUP in August 2022 as Senior Marketing and PR Manager, APAC, bringing a wealth of experience from various international markets. Her career has spanned roles at organisations such as Rebel and Soul, Imagination, W Hong Kong, and NinthDecimal in New York City. Her appointment comes as INVNT GROUP continues to expand its presence and influence in the APAC region, notably through high-profile events like SXSW Sydney and partnerships with leading brands like Netflix and Ferrari.Her promotion aligns with INVNT GROUP?ÇÖs ongoing efforts to enhance its PR and marketing strategies, especially in the dynamic and diverse markets of the Asia-Pacific region. The company is known for its innovative approach to experiential marketing, blending live, digital, and content-driven experiences to tell compelling brand stories?.

The Secret Little Agency (TSLA), a Singapore-based independent creative agency, has expanded its experiential and advocacy arm, PPurpose, to include comprehensive PR services. These new offerings encompass media outreach, communications strategies, PR, crisis communications, event management, and more. Founded in 2016, PPurpose has managed projects for clients like Netflix and Hugo Boss. The expansion aims to lead with creativity and cultural impact, emphasizing authentic storytelling and long-term brand narratives. New hires and promotions have been made to support this growth, including roles in business development, production, and PR leadership.

Konoz, an initiative of the Saudi Ministry of Media?ÇÖs Center for Government Communication, launched ?Ç£Horizon?Ç¥, a new documentary documenting the Kingdom?ÇÖs rich biodiversity and natural resources. Produced in collaboration with the National Center for Wildlife, the documentary is currently streaming on Netflix.The film, the latest production of the Konoz Initiative, aims to raise awareness of Saudi Arabia?ÇÖs species richness and biodiversity and its distinctive geographical areas, and highlights the leading efforts exerted by the Kingdom to protect wildlife, preserve rare species, and acquaint the world with its various rich resources. The documentary showcases Saudi Arabia?ÇÖs picturesque nature, its diverse plant and animal life, and the abundant riches of its lands.Commenting on the release, H.E. Minister of Media, Mr. Salman bin Yousef Al-Dosari, said: ?Ç£Horizon is a new documentary designed to showcase and acquaint the world with the secrets and richness of Saudi Arabia?ÇÖs wildlife.The documentary provides a visual journey into the Kingdom?ÇÖs wide variety of fungal organisms in their natural habitats, such as plains, mountains, valleys, and vast sea. Viewers will enjoy learning about the variety of animal populations, such as the dugong, dolphins, Arabian leopards, deer and oryx species. They will also be given a glimpse into the Kingdom?ÇÖs unique biodiversity, varied terrains, regions, and different climates, which nurture the harmonious coexistence between more than 10,000 species, each of which have made unique adaptations to thrive in their specific environments.Through ?Ç£Horizon?Ç¥, viewers will embark on a visual journey across five elements: marine ecosystems, mountains, deserts, humans and nature, and will be swept off into the future, to learn about the prospects for the Kingdom's environmental wealth.Mohammed Qurban, CEO of the National Center for Wildlife, underscored the importance of this joint project produced in collaboration between the National Center for Wildlife and the Ministry of Media, which documents the various animal species across the Kingdom.He said: ?Ç£This documentary reflects Saudi Arabia?ÇÖs diligent efforts towards restoring terrestrial and marine ecosystems, supporting biodiversity, expanding protected areas, as well as nurturing endangered species in controlled environments and reintroducing them into their natural habitats. This would enhance ecological balance and achieve sustainability.?Ç¥