Redhill and BHM Holdings have announced a strategic partnership aimed at creating a communications bridge between Asia and Africa.The collaboration brings together more than 300 communications professionals across over 20 markets, including Singapore, India, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Through the partnership, the two firms will offer integrated services covering strategic brand and corporate communications, issues and reputation management, media relations, digital marketing, creative services, stakeholder engagement, and government relations.The alliance is designed to support companies expanding between Asia and Africa, two regions that are witnessing increasing trade and investment flows. According to the firms, businesses entering these markets often lack a single communications partner with local presence across both regions.Commenting on the partnership, Jacob Puthenparambil, Founder and CEO of Redhill, said the collaboration combines Redhill’s presence across the Asia-Pacific with BHM’s footprint across Africa to support companies operating between the two regions.Ayeni Adekunle, Founder and CEO of BHM Holdings, said the partnership will help businesses navigate opportunities across Asia and Africa while strengthening collaboration between the two markets.Redhill has a team of more than 200 professionals across Asia-Pacific and Europe. The agency has been recognised by The Straits Times as one of Singapore’s fastest-growing companies for five consecutive years between 2021 and 2025 and has also been named Asia Agency of the Year at the SABRE Awards Asia-Pacific.BHM Holdings includes agencies such as BlackHouse Media and ID Africa, as well as AI-powered communications platform Plaqad. The group was listed among the 100 fastest-growing companies in Africa by the Financial Times and has been a finalist for African Consultancy of the Year at the SABRE Awards EMEA.Through the partnership, clients of both firms will gain access to the other’s services, market insights, and regional networks. The collaboration is expected to support companies operating in sectors such as technology, financial services, FMCG, energy, infrastructure, and government relations.The partnership takes effect immediately.

Global communications agency Redhill has appointed Sunita Kaur Gill as its regional senior director. In this newly created role, Gill will be responsible for overseeing Redhill's businesses in Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand), India, and Japan. She will report directly to Redhill President Manisha Seewal.Gill's extensive remit includes managing existing client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and overseeing team management across these key markets. Additionally, she will provide support to Redhill's Singapore headquarters on new business initiatives with regional execution mandates.With over 13 years of experience in media and communications across Asia, Gill brings a wealth of expertise to Redhill. Prior to this appointment, she served as a regional director for Southeast Asia at Priority Consultants for five years, specializing in enterprise technology. Her career also includes stints as general manager and business development director at Suppagood PR, and as a consultant with PRecious Communications.Gill's impressive portfolio boasts work with global brands such as Redhat, Citrix, Dell Boomi, Pure Storage, and SAS, alongside prominent public sector clients in Malaysia. Her regional experience spans Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, India, Japan, Korea, and Australia.Gill's appointment follows other strategic hires by Redhill aimed at strengthening its regional capabilities. In February, Dave Prem was appointed as senior director for Malaysia, and Windy Anindya Putri was named country head of Indonesia, as the agency continues to expand its presence and offerings in key markets.

Weber Shandwick, a leading global communications agency, has appointed Farah Nurili Zuber as Vice President, Head of Communications for Asia-Pacific (APAC). In this newly created role, Zuber will oversee the firm's integrated communications efforts across the region, focusing on a broad range of stakeholders.Zuber brings over 14 years of experience in marketing and communications, having worked with renowned agencies such as Ogilvy Public Relations, ARC Worldwide, Edelman, SPAG FINN Partners, and Redhill. She boasts a specialization in corporate communications and reputation management within the technology, finance, and governance sectors. ?Ç£Farah?ÇÖs extensive regional experience in reputation management and her deep understanding of the business landscape are instrumental in driving our next growth phase. Her appointment demonstrates our commitment to delivering greater value to our employees, clients, and partners in the region. We are thrilled to have her with us,?Ç¥ said Tyler Kim, APAC CEO at Weber Shandwick. Farah said: ?Ç£It is exciting and an honour to be part of Weber Shandwick, an agency renowned for delivering value-driven, earned-first work for decades. Additionally, the agency?ÇÖs culture, which deeply embraces diversity and well-being, is truly refreshing. I strongly believe these two elements - the commitment to the work and to people - are what makes a brand successful and meaningful. I look forward to contributing to the agency?ÇÖs growth moving forward.?Ç¥ Weber Shandwick is part of the Interpublic Group.

Redhill, a Singapore-headquartered communication services agency, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the launch of a new Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This programme prioritizes employee engagement and invests in their long-term success.The ESOP, effective May 1, 2024, grants stock ownership to all current employees with at least three years of service. This initiative reflects Redhill's commitment to empowering its team and fostering a sense of shared ownership. "As we celebrate this milestone, rewarding our employees who have been on this journey with us is a top priority," said Manisha Seewal, Redhill's president. With over 200 team members across 20 countries, Redhill's international presence is a testament to its remarkable growth. The ESOP program reinforces their position as a global leader in communications and signifies their belief in the power of a collaborative workforce. Seewal said that the ESOP plan is a strategic move to attract and retain top talent, solidifying Redhill's position as a truly global communications agency.This employee-centric move comes on the heels of Redhill's acquisition of Vision Strategy Storytelling (VS Story) in 2022. VS Story strengthens Redhill's sustainability offerings, allowing them to meet the evolving needs of their clients.Redhill provides PR, strategy, design, technology, and marketing services to companies across the world.