Malaysian integrated consultancy firm Invictus Blue Group has appointed Jo Yau as its new Group CEO. Yau takes the helm, assuming responsibility for all public relations efforts alongside her broader leadership duties. She brings over two decades of experience working with prestigious international brands like Maybank Group, Toyota, Emirates, American Express, HSBC, and Volvo.Yau expressed her excitement about the role: "It's truly an honour to come back home as the new Group CEO. With the solid foundation laid by our late President Gerald Miranda over the past 30 years, I see this as an opportunity to lead the team into the next chapter. I'm excited to apply my experience and expertise towards fostering innovation, driving growth, and facilitating transformation within the company. Our vision is to cultivate an agency that prioritizes people, be it our employees or clients, at every step of the way." Yau's proven track record in media ownership, integrated agencies, creative agencies, and fintech startups positions her well to implement Invictus Blue's transformation agenda, emphasizing women in leadership, client focus, and a pivot towards technology and artificial intelligence.

MikeWorldWide, a leading independent and midsize public relations agency, has announced the appointment of Marc Stolove as its new executive creative director. Marc brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in the creative industry, previously leading creative teams at Edelman, Saatchi & Saatchi, and Ogilvy.With an impressive career that spans across various facets of creative development and strategic branding, Marc has consistently demonstrated his ability to craft compelling narratives and innovative strategies that capture the essence of a brand and resonate with target audiences. His expertise in developing earned-worthy creative is particularly suited to the agency's mission of reaching its clients' stakeholders across various traditional and new mediums, known as "the new top tier."Marc's background in managing and executing high-profile campaigns across multiple platforms has honed his ability to think outside the box and push creative boundaries, with award-winning experience with leading brands such as Pepsi, American Express, and Aetna.At MWW, Marc will lead the creative team with a focus on integrating creative strategy into all aspects of client campaigns to ensure that each campaign exceeds objectives. His strategic approach to creative development is rooted in a deep understanding of the ever-evolving media landscape and a commitment to leveraging creativity as a tool for earning media attention and fostering brand growth."Marc's visionary approach to creative strategy and his unwavering commitment to excellence make him the perfect fit for our agency," said Michael Kempner, founder and chief executive officer of MikeWorldWide. "As MWW continues to grow and evolve, Marc's leadership and creative insight will play a critical role in shaping our future success."Marc expressed his enthusiasm for joining MWW, stating, "I am excited to join MikeWorldWide and energized by the creativity and collaboration a mid-size agency environment fosters. I look forward to partnering with the talented teams at MWW to create dynamic, innovative campaigns that drive meaningful results for our clients."Marc will be based out of MikeWorldWide's New York City office headquarters.