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Golin Harris hires Allanjit Singh from Iris Worldwide to head up digital comms

PR agency Golin Harris has hired Allanjit Singh from ad agency Iris Worldwide as its director of digital communications.

The announcement:

Allanjit SinghSINGAPORE (23 April 2014) – GolinHarris Singapore has announced the appointment of Allanjit Singh as director of digital communications, in response to clients’ growing need for digital specialism in the region. In his new role, Singh will lead the firm’s award-winning digital practice in Singapore and provide clients with the digital strategy and creativity they need to make their brands relevant in the social world.

“I am thrilled to join GolinHarris. I’m very attracted to the firm’s innovative spirit and their unique g4 agency model, which allows them to offer specialist service to clients in this restless communication landscape,” said Singh. “This is an exciting new challenge and I look forward to help orchestrate strong multi-channel digital leadership for client campaigns.”

Singh comes to GolinHarris with more than 10 years of public relations and integrated marketing communications experience. Prior to joining the firm, he served in leadership roles at Iris Worldwide, Ogilvy PR Worldwide, Fleishmann-Hillard International Communications, and Lewis PR. Singh’s experience extends across a range of practice areas and he has conducted campaigns for clients ranging from blue-chip companies to government organizations across FMCG, technology, sporting, and automotive brands.

“Allanjit has a proven track record of delivering comprehensive and strategic integrated communications campaigns. We are delighted to have him on board,” said Simon Ruparelia, head of digital practice in Asia. “His appointment is part of our commitment to bring a new level of quality and digital specialism to our clients in South-East Asia. His expertise will further strengthen our local digital team and help propel regional growth for us in this area.”

Singh, who started his tenure on April 21, will report to Tarun Deo, Regional Managing Director of GolinHarris South-East Asia.

Source: press release

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