Raymond Siva joins Edelman in Kuala Lumpur as Managing Director
Karen Hoh named Client Services Director, SE Asia
July 19, 2010, -- On the back of a year of strong growth for Edelman in Malaysia, Raymond Siva joins Edelman in Kuala Lumpur as Managing Director to build on the public relations firm’s strong brand, technology, healthcare and digital foundations. After six years managing the business, Karen Hoh moves into a dual role as Client Services Director and Senior Counselor, Health Practice, Southeast Asia.
Previously General Manager for Grey Two PR, Siva has more than 15 years of experience in corporate reputation management, brand marketing and sports marketing public relations.
Said Bob Grove, Managing Director, Edelman, Southeast Asia, “Raymond brings strategic understanding of how to work across industries and numerous stakeholder audiences. His deep experience navigating the interactions between business, government and civil society will help companies shape their communications and engagement strategies for optimum outcomes. At the same time, Karen’s move will strengthen and deepen our total offering across Southeast Asia, as she works with local teams to deliver integrated multi-stakeholder and multi-channel campaigns for our clients.”
Siva said that Edelman’s independence, entrepreneurial culture and thought leadership were key factors in joining the firm, as well as its commitment to developing the careers of team members.
“No other firm in this market has demonstrated the depth and breadth of resources, knowledge and know-how that Edelman has. Edelman’s research-based insight is constantly challenging the way businesses engage with their multiple stakeholders in an increasingly complex communications landscape,” he said.
About Edelman
Edelman is the world’s largest independent public relations firm, with 3,300 employees in 52 offices worldwide. Edelman was named Advertising Age’s top-ranked PR firm of the decade; Adweek’s “2009 Agency of the Year”; PRWeek’s “2009 Agency of the Year” and “UK Consultancy of the Year”; and Holmes Report’s “Agency of the Decade,” “2009 Best Large Agency to Work For” and “2009 Asia Pacific Consultancy of the Year.” Edelman owns specialty firms Blue (advertising), StrategyOne (research), BioScience Communications (medical education and publishing), and MATTER (sports and entertainment). Visit www.edelman.com for more information.
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Karen Hoh 3 2287 0012 karen.hoh@edelman.com |
Aileen Han 3 2287 8689 aileen.han@edelman.com |