Prudential plc (Prudential) has announced the appointment of Dr Zoe Hibbert as Chief of Corporate Affairs. Reporting to Chief Executive Officer Anil Wadhwani, Dr Hibbert will oversee Prudential’s Corporate Affairs function, including communications, events and brand strategy. The appointment is effective immediately.Based in Hong Kong, Dr Hibbert brings over 35 years of communications experience across Asia and North America to this role. She held senior positions at global financial institutions, most recently at Visa, where she led the Global Corporate and North America communications teams. Prior to this, Dr Hibbert led the Asia Pacific communications function for Visa, as well as the Product, Innovation and Marketing team. Before joining Visa, she was managing director of Burson-Marsteller Australia.This appointment reflects Prudential’s continued commitment to investing in its communications capabilities and to strengthening its brand across Asia and Africa.Commenting on the appointment, Anil Wadhwani said: “I am delighted to welcome Zoe to Prudential’s leadership team. Her diverse skills and extensive experience make her an invaluable asset as Prudential continues to serve all its stakeholders and expand its franchise in the world’s most dynamic regions of Asia and Africa.”Dr Hibbert has a Doctorate in Communications from Charles Sturt University.