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Hill+Knowlton Strategies has appointed Amelia (Millie) Tipping as Managing Director of its Australian operations. Based in Sydney and reporting in to H+K Asia President, HS Chung, Millie will take the reins from 1^st October, joining the group's senior leadership team and replacing Mandy Galmes, who is leaving the agency after three years as CEO. Millie has more than 18 years of agency leadership and campaign experience.

Millie's appointment follows a number of key hires and promotions at the firm:

• Anna O'Sullivan has been promoted to Managing Partner, Strategic Communications and Public Affairs, and will lead all strategic communications and public affairs across Asia.
• Mark Lenyszyn steps up to a new role as Asia Technology Practice Lead and LG-One Network Director.
• Marcha van den Heuvel has been promoted to Business Director and will take on responsibility for managing H+K Australia's business development alongside the Australia leadership team.