Ashley Chrysler takes on new role in the construction sector. by Telum Media 16 June 2026 6:05 AM Ashley Chrysler has joined Built as Senior Media Advisor. She starts the role after close to five years at Lendlease, most recently as Senior Manager External Affairs. Prior to that, Ashley held a media relations role at Stockland, following comms roles at Ford and Bayer in Canada. Telum Media creating connections. Book a demo You might also enjoy. Industry update Independent PR agency, Agent99, has entered its new financial year with the return of several client partnerships. Agent99 has been reappointed to lead comms strategy for Click Frenzy, with a focus on driving consumer and retail media coverage and supporting their upcoming sales events. Sustainable, Swedish outdoor lifestyle brand, Fjällräven, has rejoined Agent99's roster, as the brand continues to grow its presence in the Australian market. The partnership will focus on awareness through a mix of media and social content to strengthen engagement with outdoor, lifestyle, and streetwear audiences. Proof Drinks Australia, has re-engaged Agent99 to support its portfolio of beverage brands, including Crystal Head Vodka, Cazcabel Tequila, Ole Smoky, Regal Rogue, and Ukiyo Spirits. The agency will drive visibility and consideration across both consumer and trade audiences through a combination of media relations and creative campaign execution. Founder and Director of Agent99, Sharon Zeev Poole, said: "Entering the new financial year with the return of valued clients including Fjällräven, Click Frenzy and Proof Drinks is an incredibly positive way to begin the next chapter for the agency in an increasingly challenging and fleeting market. "Long-term partnerships are something we're extremely proud of, and these renewals reflect the trust our clients place in us to deliver strategic, results-driven campaigns consistently." Alongside this, Agent99 has also unveiled its new Social Growth Engine, a structured programme that helps brands build social media presence through a PR focused lens. Based on a foundation of integrated storytelling, the Social Growth Engine package aims to help companies develop their social platforms while also targeting earned media. Sharon said that the brands winning on social right now are certainly not the ones posting the most. "They're the ones that stand for something clear, show up cleverly, and are being talked about beyond the feed. That's exactly what the Agent99 Social Growth Engine is built to do. We know what consumers want to hear and makes media pay attention, and that same instinct now shapes every piece of content we create for clients in this programme," she said. "We've been quietly developing this for a while, and we are genuinely excited to launch it publicly. The complimentary brand audit is the first step, designed to be useful, regardless of what comes next. We hope brands come away from it with a clearer picture of where their biggest opportunities lie, and if the programme feels like the right fit, we will explore next steps together." 16 June 2026 5:42 AM 3 mins read Nandini Prashad has taken on the role of APAC Communications Manager at Western Union. Based in Singapore, she oversees public relations, media engagement, executive communications, and internal communications across the region. With over 12 years of experience, she has supported product, crisis, and policy communications across organisations including Intel, the British High Commission in Singapore, and A*STAR. 16 June 2026 3:35 AM Omnicom Oceania has appointed Kate Racovolis to the newly created role of Head of Communications. The appointment comes as the organisation looks to strengthen its connected capabilities model, which spans media, creative, customer experience, communications, data, and technology. Reporting to Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Kim Hamilton, Kate will lead Omnicom Oceania's communications function, supporting executive leadership, corporate reputation, and strategic engagement across the business. A strategic communications and corporate reputation specialist, Kate has built a career in business journalism and strategic communications. She was previously Editor of The Growth Agenda at The Australian, where she led coverage of Australia's media, marketing, and advertising industry. Her experience also includes senior editorial roles serving executive and board audiences, alongside advising organisations and executives on thought leadership, reputation, and stakeholder engagement. Kim Hamilton, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Omnicom Oceania, said: "Kate brings a unique combination of journalism, communications and industry experience, having previously worked closely with many of the leaders, businesses, and ideas shaping Australia's business, marketing, and communications landscape. "Through her work at The Growth Agenda and across a career spanning journalism and communications, Kate has contributed to important conversations around growth, marketing effectiveness, and business impact. That perspective, combined with her understanding of reputation and stakeholder engagement, makes her a strong addition to our leadership team. "Our clients have incredible growth stories to tell, and Kate will play an important role in helping bring those stories to market, while elevating the conversations shaping the future of marketing, communications, and business growth." Kate said: "Throughout my career, I've had a front-row seat to how businesses grow, transform and compete - and the role marketing and creativity play in driving that. What attracted me to Omnicom Oceania is the ambition behind the business, the calibre of its people, and the opportunity to work with some of the industry's most talented leaders and specialists. "I'm genuinely excited to be joining at such an important moment for the business. I'm looking forward to supporting our leaders, showcasing the depth of expertise across the group, demonstrating the impact we create for clients, and telling the stories that move our industry forward." 16 June 2026 2:39 AM 2 mins read

HireRight appoints Jamie Ikerd as Chief Revenue Officer. NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-HireRight, a leading provider of global background screening services and workforce solutions, announced the promotion of Jamie Ikerd to Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), effective immediately. "Jamie brings a rare combination of strategic vision, operational leadership, and deep customer insight," said HireRight President and CEO, Euan Menzies. Share In this role, Ikerd will lead HireRight's global revenue organization, bringing together sales, account management, customer experience, revenue operations, professional services, strategic alliances, and marketing to create a unified, customer-centric commercial engine. Ikerd previously served as HireRight's Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, where she helped shape enterprise strategy and led cross-functional initiatives that supported the company's record commercial performance in 2025, positioning HireRight for its next phase of growth. "Jamie brings a rare combination of strategic vision, operational leadership, and deep customer insight," said HireRight President and CEO, Euan Menzies. "As we focus on accelerating growth while continuing to elevate the value we deliver to customers, Jamie is the right leader for our commercial teams to drive a more integrated, customer-first go-to-market model." Prior to joining HireRight, Ikerd served as Chief Operating Officer at Built Technologies and held executive leadership roles across verticalized SaaS, technology, and hospitality organizations. She also spent several years at Bain & Company, where she focused on business strategy and large-scale transformation initiatives. "As we look ahead, our focus is driving scalable, predictable growth while strengthening our role as a strategic partner to our customers," said Ikerd. "As risk, compliance, and workforce complexity continue to increase, bringing our teams together enables us to show up as a more strategic partner - delivering measurable outcomes and long-term value across the customer lifecycle." About HireRight HireRight is a leading global provider of background screening, verification and workforce solutions, helping organizations hire the right people and build trusted teams. With operations around the world, HireRight enables employers to make informed hiring decisions while helping ensure compliance with evolving regulatory requirements. For more information, visit www.hireright.com.

Built appoints Jason Woods as Chief Financial Officer. AI-Native Real Estate and Construction Finance Platform Adds Financial Leadership for Next Phase of Execution NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Built today announced the appointment of Jason Woods as Chief Financial Officer. Woods brings more than two decades of operating experience across software, payments, and marketplace businesses, the three models at the core of Built's platform. He most recently served as CFO of ARCOS LLC, and previously held the CFO role at Field Nation and Concur, the enterprise travel and expense platform acquired by SAP. "Built is positioned to become critical infrastructure for how real estate gets financed, built, and managed," said Woods. "I'm here to build a financial engine that matches the scale of that opportunity." "Jason has operated across software, payments, and marketplaces. That combination is rare," said Chase Gilbert, CEO and Co-Founder. "As we scale Built into a durable, long-term platform for how real estate gets financed and managed, Jason's leadership will be a key part of that journey" Woods will lead all financial functions including accounting, treasury, tax, and financial planning, with a focus on operating discipline, financial visibility, and capital precision. About Built Built is the leading AI-native platform for real estate and construction finance. Built Technologies help lenders, developers, and contractors save time and money by replacing spreadsheets, email, and manual workflows with a single system for draws, inspections, and payments. With Built, capital moves faster, data stays clean, and risk stays in check. More than 625 banks, private credit lenders, owners, and general contractors rely on Built to manage over $350 billion in real estate and construction activity annually. Learn more at www.getbuilt.com. Media Contact: Nick Halliwell [email protected]