Spurwing Communications has strengthened its team with the appointment of Emma Jenkins-Lee to its newly created role of Managing Director. In this role, Emma will spearhead Spurwing’s next phase of growth, drive client relationships and lead the team to consistently deliver communication campaigns that drive positive change and have tangible business impact. She will work closely with Spurwing’s founder and CEO, Emma Thompson, to shape the business.

Emma was previously Senior Vice President of Asia Pacific at TEAM LEWIS, where she was responsible for the strategic development and growth of the region. She has extensive communications experience in the Asia Pacific region, advising senior-level clients on briefs spanning Greater China, Southeast Asia and Australia. In the last 18 years, she has led strategic communications programmes for numerous clients in the technology, FMCG, automotive and travel and tourism sectors.

On the appointment, Emma Jenkins-Lee commented "I wanted my next role to be something different, and the chance to lead an agency like Spurwing, which was seeking fresh thinking and operational expertise, is a brilliant, new opportunity for me. The agency’s journey so far is impressive and its mission is clear – to help clients motivate the people that matter. Spurwing has a great client roster that includes some of the most innovative healthcare and agribusinesses in Asia Pacific and the team is delivering fantastic campaigns that are truly inspiring change. I’m eager to bring my experience to current clients, and lead the team and agency through the next stage of growth.”