Communications consultancy, SenateSHJ, has promoted Kate Walsh (pictured) to Partner in its Auckland office. She joined SenateSHJ in 2019 and leads investor, media, stakeholder and employee relations programmes for clients in New Zealand.

SenateSHJ has also announced the promotions of Emma Ward to Senior Client Director and Jonathan Webb to Client Manager, in its Wellington office.

The consultancy has also made three new appointments to support client growth. In Auckland, Hannah Spyksma has joined as Client Director and Georgia Moselen-Sloog as Senior Client Manager, while in Wellington, Stephanie Westbury has joined as Senior Client Manager.