EQT has appointed Anita Davis as the Managing Director of Corporate Communications and Head of Asia Pacific Corporate Communications. Based in the Hong Kong office, Davis will oversee the firm's external and internal communications across the APAC region, while also providing strategic communication guidance to EQT’s portfolio companies and executive teams.Anita Davis brings a wealth of experience to her new role, having spent the last decade at KKR, where she served as Director and Head of Asia Pacific Corporate Communications. Her extensive background in the industry includes a strong foundation in journalism, with previous reporting roles at prominent finance and trade publications, such as Euromoney Institutional Investor and the Asian Venture Capital.In her new position at EQT, Davis is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s communication strategies, enhancing its presence in the Asia Pacific region, and supporting its continued growth and investment initiatives. Her experience and expertise in both corporate communications and media make her a valuable addition to EQT's leadership team.

Ogilvy PR has appointed James Baldwin to lead its influencer marketing efforts across the Asia-Pacific region. Based in Singapore, Baldwin will oversee the agency's influencer offerings, including developing go-to-market strategies, strengthening their capabilities, driving business growth and innovation, and delivering top-notch influencer campaigns.Baldwin brings a wealth of experience to the role, having joined Ogilvy in 2019 and playing a key role in building the agency's influencer proposition. Most recently, he served as Business Director and B2B Influence Lead for Ogilvy UK, where he spearheaded the launch and global expansion of their B2B influencer services.Under Baldwin's leadership, Ogilvy's influencer team garnered recognition across multiple markets, crafting award-winning campaigns for industry giants like Coca-Cola, Unilever, British Airways, Samsung, and the Olympic Games. He also significantly contributed to Ogilvy's annual Influencer Trends report, a valuable resource within the industry.With over a decade of experience in B2B and influencer marketing, Baldwin previously held the position of Client Director at Euromoney Institutional Investor. In his new role, he will report to both Rahul Titus, Ogilvy's Global Head of Influence, and Emily Poon, President of Ogilvy PR in Asia-Pacific."James' strategic leadership in influencer marketing reinforces our commitment to the creator economy and its growing importance," said Titus.Excited about the opportunities in Asia-Pacific, Baldwin acknowledges the region's thriving social media landscape, diverse cultures, and strong sense of community as a breeding ground for innovative influencer marketing strategies. "The chance to build world-class influencer marketing in this region is unmatched," he remarked.This announcement follows Ogilvy PR's Asia-Pacific operations being named Global Digital Agency of the Year and APAC Regional Consultancy of the Year at the prestigious 2023 SABRE Awards.