Anu Gupta, Director, APRW appointed as the Asia Pacific President from January 2024-May 2026
Singapore, 17 January 2024 – IPREX, the premier global communications network, today announced that APRW joins its Global Board and Anu Gupta, Director, APRW has been appointed as Asia Pacific President for the global network from January 2024 to May 2026. This appointment makes APRW the first communications firm from Singapore to be appointed on the IPREX Global Board.
Founded in 1983, IPREX has a $508 million network of communication agencies that comprises more than 1, 100 communications professionals in more than 100 markets globally. The two-year regional leadership role is effective from 1 January 2024, and underscores the network’s commitment to grow, empower and innovate public relations and communications agencies in APAC.
In this role, Anu will oversee the IPREX network in APAC. She will engage directly with existing IPREX partners in the region, as well as IPREX regional directors, identify opportunities to connect partners for new business opportunities, continued learning, collaboration and global support. She takes the reins from Xavier PRabhu, Founder and Managing Director of PRHUB, an independent public relations & marketing consultancy based in India.
Leading Communications in Asia Pacific to a New High
APRW, one of Singapore’s earliest and largest integrated communications agencies, joined the IPREX network in 2020. It is also the sole IPREX representative in Southeast Asia, representing Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam and Malaysia.
Cho Pei Lin, Managing Director, APRW said, “This is truly an exciting moment for us. IPREX has been valuable to us and has given us an opportunity to work with like-minded partners across the world and build a strong network globally. With Singapore’s growing focus to be a global hub, this opportunity comes at the right time and we are proud to fly the Singapore flag high on a global stage. Through IPREX and now our role on a global stage, we continue to keep doors open to work with global companies looking at Singapore and local firms with a focus to internationalise.”
Anu Gupta, Director, APRW said, “I am deeply honoured to have been entrusted to lead the IPREX network in the APAC region. It has been a fabulous journey for us so far with a massive focus on opportunities for our people and enhancing our capabilities as a local firm to do regional and global work. I look forward to embarking on this experience to learn more about global best practices in communications from our IPREX partners and share more about Singapore and the region’s promising future globally.”
IPREX is overseen by a Global Board, with the new leadership team headed by Global President Ann-Marie O’Sullivan, Founder and Chief Executive AM O’Sullivan PR, Ireland and supported by Executive Director Alexandra Mayhew.
Ann-Marie O’Sullivan, Founder and Chief Executive AM O’Sullivan PR, Ireland said, “We are delighted to welcome Anu to IPREX’s Global Board in what is a really positive step in strengthening our international network. In her new capacity as IPREX Asia Pacific President, Anu brings a wealth of local and regional knowledge, as well as her world-class experience and expertise. I have no doubt she will be a huge asset to the Global Board, enhancing our connections as we continue to strengthen the IPREX brand.”
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About IPREX
IPREX is a $508 million network of communication agencies. IPREX has more than 1,100 communications professionals in more than 100 markets globally. Our locations are overseen by local senior leaders who take a highly active role and interest in client success. IPREX is the tenth-largest communication group as ranked by The Holmes Report in its survey of public relations holding companies and global networks.
IPREX member agencies recognize the importance of creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and workforce. The network intentionally supports them by providing resources and best practices that address race, age and gender to ensure they commit to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) with action and intention.
About APRW
APRW (formerly known as Asia PR Werkz) is one of Singapore’s earliest and largest independent integrated communications agencies focusing on public relations and digital marketing. Since 1996, the firm has grown exponentially and built a strong portfolio of clients across diverse areas like government, public affairs, consumer goods and services, education, hospitality, travel and tourism, startups, charities and non-profit, among many others.
The agency is uniquely led by a team of owners-directors who combine keen business acumen with a wealth of experience to design and deliver bespoke communications solutions and successful marketing campaigns for its clients across Asia Pacific. APRW is also an award-winning agency, clinching the title of “Agency of the Year” for Marketing Magazine’s regional PR Awards 2019. APRW is a member of global communications platform, IPREX, acting as the sole representative for the network in Southeast Asia. Visit APRW at aprw.asia.
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