Albert Shu, a long-standing figure at Weber Shandwick, is stepping down from his role as President of the firm's Hong Kong and Singapore operations. His departure marks the end of a two-decade tenure with the Interpublic Group firm in Asia.Shu joined Weber Shandwick in 2004 and has been instrumental in driving the firm's growth in both Hong Kong and Singapore. He led the Hong Kong office for 16 years and was instrumental in securing numerous awards and accolades.A Weber Shandwick spokesperson praised Shu's contributions: "Albert has served over 20 years with the Weber Shandwick Asia-Pacific team. He has led his teams with dedication, strategic vision, and a commitment to excellence. We thank Albert for his contributions and wish him all the best.""Albert will work closely with the leadership teams in both Hong Kong and Singapore over the coming months to ensure a smooth transition," added the spokesperson. Shu will remain with the firm until the end of the year to ensure a smooth transition. In the interim, Robert Magyar, a senior advisor based in Beijing, will oversee the Hong Kong operations, while Carolyn Devanayagam, the regional corporate affairs head, will take charge of Singapore.Weber Shandwick's operations in both Hong Kong and Singapore are significant, with the firm being the largest international PR firm in Hong Kong. The departure of Shu, who previously worked at Deloitte and Burson, marks the end of a rare instance of a single executive overseeing both markets.(Image: webershandwick)

Steve Miller, who recently stepped down as commercial director at the PRCA, is rejoining the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) after a 14-year-long hiatus. In his new role, Miller will concentrate on growing the CIPR's corporate membership base.Miller previously held a similar membership and commercial leadership position at both the PRCA and the ICCO (International Communications Consultancy Organisation). In his newly created role as corporate affiliate consultant, he will target increasing the number of UK PR agencies affiliated with the CIPR.This homecoming marks a return to familiar territory for Miller, who previously dedicated a decade to the CIPR before joining the PRCA in 2010.The CIPR boasts nearly 11,000 individual members alongside a strong corporate membership of 250. This includes agencies like Weber Shandwick (which left the PRCA in 2023), BlackHouse Media, Hard Numbers, Curzon and Jargon, alongside in-house communications teams from Barclays, Balfour Beattie, Centrica, Deloitte, and IKEA. The PRCA currently maintains a corporate membership of around 570.