Edelman has appointed Christiane Schulz as chief operating officer for Asia Pacific (APAC). Schulz transitions from her role as CEO of Edelman Germany and will report to Rakesh Thukral, CEO of Edelman APAC. In her new position, she will focus on enhancing operational excellence and driving client growth across the region.Since joining Edelman in 2019, Schulz has successfully expanded the firm?ÇÖs presence in Germany, strengthened its market position, and driven business growth. Under her leadership, Edelman Germany diversified its client portfolio and enhanced its capabilities in key sectors while fostering a collaborative, people-first culture and driving innovation.With Schulz?ÇÖs transition to APAC, Nils Giese will take over as CEO of Edelman Germany, ensuring continuity and sustained growth in the market.Commenting on her new role, Schulz said: ?Ç£I?ÇÖm honoured to take on this new challenge and excited to work alongside our talented teams across Asia Pacific. Edelman has a strong foundation in the region, with deep expertise and client relationships, presenting incredible opportunities for growth. I look forward to elevating our work and helping clients navigate today?ÇÖs complexities to drive meaningful impact.?Ç¥Thukral added: ?Ç£Christiane?ÇÖs deep understanding of diverse markets and dynamic regions, like EMEA, will be invaluable as we strengthen our APAC business. She brings extensive experience in leading large teams and building trusted, long-term client partnerships. I look forward to working closely with her to enhance our operations and accelerate growth across the region.?Ç¥AJ Hesselink, president and CEO of Edelman EMEA, also acknowledged Schulz?ÇÖs contributions, stating: ?Ç£We are incredibly grateful for Christiane?ÇÖs leadership and the impact she has made in Germany. She has been an exceptional leader and a trusted advisor to many clients. Her contributions have strengthened our position in Germany and shaped the broader region. I am delighted to see her bring her talents to an even wider stage in this new role.?Ç¥