Weber Shandwick has announced the appointment of Robert Magyar as Senior Advisor to drive the firm's strategic growth in the APAC region. Based in Beijing, Robert brings 20 years of healthcare, public affairs and government relations experience to his new role. He has advised senior executives and industry leaders worldwide, including in the Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese, Swiss and U.S. markets.

As Senior Advisor, Robert works closely with Tyler Kim, APAC CEO, to build up Weber Shandwick's market positioning and clients’ experiences, particularly within healthcare and corporate affairs. This appointment also marks his return to Weber Shandwick, having previously served in senior roles at the agency's Tokyo and Beijing offices from 2003 until 2011.

On this news, Tyler commented, “We are happy to have Robert onboard. His appointment is a step forward in our commitment to delivering superior strategic solutions and accelerating our growth in the region. His extensive leadership experience and strategic vision will be invaluable as we navigate the next phase of our growth across all sectors, with a focus on healthcare and corporate affairs.”

“The communications industry is going through an accelerated expansion in the APAC region, and strategic solutions are becoming increasingly crucial in shaping reputation and stakeholder perceptions," said Robert. "Weber Shandwick is well aware of these opportunities, and I am excited to support them in building strong relationships and staying ahead of the curve."