Strategic communications advisory firm, FGS Global, has appointed Iain Twine as Partner in Singapore.

In his role leading the Singapore office, Iain will be responsible for accelerating the growth of FGS Global’s business across Southeast Asia, meeting clients' demands for cross-border capabilities, and capitalising on inward investment into the region from the Middle East, China and Europe.

Iain has worked across Southeast Asia and APAC for the past decade, and previously spent 14 years working at Edelman. As Vice Chairman of APACMEA, he ran Edelman’s Southeast Asia and Australia businesses and set up offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Saudi Arabia.

"I have been hugely impressed by the depth and breadth of strategic advisors operating within FGS and I am pleased to join them to deliver the next phase of development for the business," Iain said.

Faeth Birch, CEO of UK, Middle East and Asia, said the business was "delighted to have Iain join the FGS team as we continue to grow and expand our offering in Southeast Asia." "Iain brings extensive expertise advising companies, governments, individuals on cross-border issues, and he is a great addition to the team,” Faeth said.