Oct 2023 – Mar 2026 · 2 yrs 5 mos

• I led the regional Corporate, Product, Internal, and Executive Communications team for Google across Asia-Pacific. APAC contributes ~$60B in revenue, has an outsized user base and a physical footprint across 13 economically and culturally diverse markets.
• I managed a diverse, geographically-distributed team that acts as the strategic bridge between global HQ and local markets.
• My focus was on partnering with senior regional leadership to define and drive communication strategies that shape Google’s reputation and scale effectively across this dynamic region

Jan 2019 – Oct 2023 · 4 yrs 9 mos

• Led external communications around the full range of corporate topics and policy-related issues across Asia-Pacific, as well as high-profile, multi-stakeholder projects such as Google's investments and M&A in the region.
• Managed a high-performing, multicultural team responsible for driving corporate and digital responsibility campaigns and media moments, as well as communicating with press and other external audiences about policy and regulatory issues.
• Partnered with Google's leadership on strategies and narratives that impact the company's brand and reputation. Advised cross-functional stakeholders (from sales to marketing, government relations and partnerships) on public affairs and media strategies.
• I also represented Google in external fora and industry coalitions.

Nov 2013 – Dec 2018 · 5 yrs 1 mo

• Regional corporate and policy communications manager responsible for proactive and reactive comms across a broad range of topics:
• privacy, security & online safety
• content issues across all Google platforms including YouTube
• regulation & litigation
• workplace and culture
• sustainability
• philanthropy (Google.org)
• Built and managed a strong network of media relationships across top tier international press covering Asia-Pacific.

Jun 2013 – Oct 2013 · 4 mos · Singapore

• Shaped overall strategy and priorities, set up planning and project management processes as the first employee in this regional role.
• Managed issues and crisis communications around infant formula safety, and partnered with Asia and Africa country PR, regulatory, quality affairs, marketing and product teams to assess policy threats, and to develop mitigation strategies and advocacy programs.

Aug 2008 – Aug 2012 · 4 yrs · Singapore, Berlin and Brussels

• Counseled technology, pharmaceutical and FMCG companies on public relations, public affairs and crisis communications strategies across APAC and EMEA. Developed and executed media and stakeholder outreach campaigns to advance business priorities. Managed day-to-day business of regional client accounts, including planning and budgets.
• Participated in a rotation program for high performers, which included a stint working with Burson's regional management team in Brussels. Relocated from the Berlin office to Singapore, to expand a major client's stakeholder engagement program across Asia-Pacific.

Jan 2008 – Jan 2008 · 0 mo · Brussels, Belgium

• Completed a six month traineeship to qualify as a lawyer. Provided legal advice and political affairs counsel to private and public sector clients on cross-border competition/anti-trust and procurement matters. Monitored and analyzed EU policy issues to brief clients in the financial services sector.

Jan 2007 – Jan 2008 · 1 yr · Berlin, Germany

• Issues monitoring and management across traditional and new media industries, with a strong focus on copyright and privacy. Developed stakeholder engagement strategies across a broad range of corporate topics. Drafted executives’ speeches, presentations and briefing documents for engagements with senior opinion leaders.

Jan 2005 – Jan 2006 · 1 yr · Sydney, Australia

• Evaluated policy changes in the natural resources industry in Australia and the Pacific, and developed reports, articles and news updates for policymakers. Promoted Japan’s interests in the resources sector and liaised between government officials and business representatives.
• This was a part-time role during university studies.