WSP has appointed Jack Connolly as Senior Manager, Head of Middle East External Communications, strengthening the firm’s communications leadership across the region. Based in the Middle East, Connolly will oversee WSP’s public relations and external communications strategy, working closely with the executive leadership team to strengthen the visibility of the company’s people, projects and technical...
Kaala Ghoda Films, the Mumbai-based creative and marketing company combining storytelling, behavioral psychology, neuroscience, data and technology, has appointed Anup Jain as Head of Global Sales, marking a significant step in the company’s ambition to build an international client and commercial footprint. The appointment comes as Kaala Ghoda Films enters its next phase of growth,...
Ulka, part of BBDO Group India, has appointed Sai Karthik as Senior Vice President & Head of Strategy, South, strengthening the agency’s strategic leadership as it expands its footprint and capabilities in the region. In his new role, Karthik will drive creative effectiveness and business growth across key regional accounts. He will report to Saad...
Tariq Hassan has joined Wendy’s as Chief Marketing and Customer Growth Officer, returning to the quick-service restaurant (QSR) sector after departing McDonald’s in January 2025. Hassan will report to Wendy’s CEO Bob Wright and brings more than three decades of experience spanning global marketing and digital transformation. Brings Extensive Marketing Experience In a company statement,...
The Tourism Development Fund (TDF), Saudi Arabia’s national steward of tourism investment, has appointed Mashail Mohammed Alkarni as its Official Spokesperson, strengthening the organisation’s corporate communications framework and media engagement. The appointment is part of TDF’s ongoing efforts to enhance its communications channels, ensure consistent institutional messaging and strengthen engagement with the media and wider...
Suman Hughes has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Head of Communications for Europe at Mastercard, succeeding Jim Issokson, who recently retired after two decades with the company. In her new role, Hughes will lead Mastercard’s communications team across Europe, overseeing corporate affairs, reputation, issues management, product communications, brand, employee communications and social media....
MarkApp has promoted Camila Álvarez to Head of Marketing and PR, where she will lead the company’s brand strategy, communications and media relations across its global markets. Álvarez brings close to a decade of experience spanning product operations, digital campaign management, international account management and compliance, with experience across technology, adtech and consumer sectors in...
Walmart Chief Communications Officer Allyson Park is set to leave the retail giant early next year, marking a leadership transition within the company’s global communications function. Park, who has spent more than three years at Walmart, will transition to an advisory role on September 1 and is expected to leave the company on February 1,...
Kunal Sharma has joined BBDO Group India as Vice President, bringing nearly two decades of experience across account management, brand services and client servicing. Based in Gurugram, Sharma joins the agency after a stint at Cheil India. Sharma announced his appointment on LinkedIn, saying he was looking forward to working with the team, taking on...
Prasenjit Basu has joined Voltas as Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications, marking his return to the company after more than nine years, according to his LinkedIn career section. Basu joined Voltas in August 2026 after serving as Head of Marketing, Product and E-commerce at Voltas Beko, a position he held since April 2017. Before...
