Australian strategic advisory firm Alleato Strategic Communications has appointed Dudley White as Managing Director, strengthening its senior leadership team as the firm continues to expand its corporate communications and reputation advisory capabilities.Based in Sydney, White joins Alleato after relocating from Hong Kong, where he most recently served as Managing Director at Ashbury Communications and Clarion Advisory. In those roles, he advised organisations on strategic communications, corporate reputation, crisis management and stakeholder engagement across the Asia-Pacific region.White brings extensive experience spanning both in-house and agency leadership roles. Earlier in his career, he held senior communications positions within the insurance and banking sectors, giving him first-hand experience in navigating complex regulatory environments and corporate affairs challenges. He also worked at global communications consultancy Edelman, where he advised clients across financial services and other highly regulated industries.His appointment comes as organisations across Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region face increasing demand for strategic counsel on reputation management, executive communications, crisis preparedness and stakeholder trust amid heightened regulatory scrutiny and a rapidly evolving media landscape.At Alleato Strategic Communications, White is expected to lead client advisory work while supporting the firm's growth strategy and expanding its offering across corporate affairs, strategic communications and issues management. His cross-border experience in Australia and Asia is expected to bolster the firm's ability to advise clients operating in increasingly interconnected regional markets.(Source: telummedia.com)