Singapore (January 21, 2012) –(ASIA TODAY)- Ashley Knapp, a proven specialist in corporate and consumer PR, joins APCO Worldwide as a director for its Southeast Asia business, Garry Walsh, regional managing director for Southeast Asia, announced today. She will be based in Singapore.
“We have grown from strength to strength over the last 18 months and Ashley joins us at an ideal time to enhance our client offering and add to our momentum,” said Walsh. “She has an outstanding track record of excellent client service having worked with many prominent multinational corporations and brings tremendous credentials that will enhance our integrated offering at the regional level.”
Knapp joins APCO from Grayling Public Relations, where she led their corporate and consumer client portfolio in Asia Pacific. She has more than eight years of experience in pan-regional reputation management, issues and crisis management, and internal communication. She has particular expertise in the food and beverage, aviation and consumer goods sectors, having worked with companies such as Diageo, British Airways, Qantas, Embraer and Unilever.
“APCO has an exciting and dynamic client portfolio and a reputation for cutting edge work and I am proud to be a part of this team,” said Knapp. “APCO has built a terrific practice in Southeast Asia and I am eager to contribute my expertise to the development of our business in the region.”
Knapp adds to the firm’s corporate communication and public relations practice and complements its government relations, public affairs and strategic consultancy business. A New York native, Knapp has lived in the United States, Ireland, Spain, Hong Kong and Singapore.
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