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| Joanne Wong |
FTI Consulting Strategic Communications senior managing director Joanne Wong is headed back to FleishmanHillard, where she will be president of the agency’s Asia Pacific operations.
Wong was previously with FH from 2000 to 2019, last serving as its executive vice president, managing director – client service and head of business development for APAC.
At FTI, Wong advised and worked with clients from the financial services, professional services, banking, manufacturing & supply chain, healthcare, energy & natural resources, technology and consumer sectors.
In her new position, Wong will oversee FH's operations in nine countries across the APAC region. Her responsibilities will include developing and organizing new-business efforts, managing the region for growth and profitability, developing high-functioning colleagues and teams, and leading with a focus on respect, collaboration and inclusion at the core of the business.
"Joanne's experience is steeped in consulting and client service. And she has a proven track record of growth achieved by supporting colleagues and teams, creating new paths and opportunities for high-performing employees,” said FleishmanHillard CEO John Saunders.
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