Khoo Yin named General Manager of FleishmanHillard in Singapore

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Sep 01, 2015, 10:00 ET

SINGAPORE, Sept. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- FleishmanHillard announces the appointment of a new General Manager for its Singapore office, Ms. Khoo Yin. Khoo took the helm as market leader in mid-August, following her leadership of the office's fast-growing technology practice.

Khoo joined FleishmanHillard in 2011, playing a central role in complex strategic communications initiatives on behalf of global clients and multinational corporations based in Singapore. As head of the office's technology practice since 2012, Khoo has been responsible for FleishmanHillard's growth and leadership in this area.

"Khoo Yin was the natural choice to lead the Singapore team and bring our agency here to the next level," said Lynne Anne Davis, FleishmanHillard's Asia Pacific president. "She has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities which have driven unprecedented expansion of our award-winning technology practice. She will bring the same high-caliber care for clients, respect for team, and focus on innovation to every aspect of our Singapore business. We're excited about the future under Khoo Yin's leadership in such a pivotal market to our Southeast Asia business and the region as a whole."

"FleishmanHillard's Singapore office is well-positioned for our next chapter of growth, with a strong portfolio of clients and a deep talent pool," said Khoo Yin. "I'm excited by the opportunities in the Singapore marketplace, and look forward to reaching new heights with our team."

Prior to joining FleishmanHillard, Khoo held local and regional roles in Asia in both agency and in-house positions. She has driven communications and public relations strategies and campaigns ranging from thought leadership to product launches and influencer/stakeholder relations.

Khoo succeeds Mickie French, who has repatriated to the United States.

About FleishmanHillard

FleishmanHillard is the world's most complete global communications firm, specializing in public relations, public affairs, marketing, paid media, and transmedia and social content. FleishmanHillard delivers on The Power of True, reflecting the firm's high values, and unique ability to guide clients through a world demanding unprecedented authenticity and transparency. FleishmanHillard was named PRWeek's 2014 Global Agency of the Year, "Standout Agency" on Advertising Age's 2013 A-List; NAFE's "Top 50 Companies for Executive Women" for 2010-2015; and among PRWeek's 2013 "Best Places to Work." The firm's award-winning work is widely heralded, including at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity. FleishmanHillard is part of the DAS Group of Companies, and has 88 offices in 30 countries, plus affiliates in 43 countries. Visit us at www.fleishmanhillard.com.

About the DAS Group of Companies

The DAS Group of Companies, a division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) (www.omnicomgroup.com), is a global group of marketing services companies. DAS includes over 200 companies in the following marketing disciplines: specialty, PR, healthcare, CRM, events, promotional marketing, branding and research. Operating through a combination of networks and regional organizations, DAS serves international, regional, national and local clients through more than 700 offices in 71 countries.

SOURCE FleishmanHillard