Talking PR: From the Minds of Four Asia Pacific PR Leaders

2025 has been a year of excitement and uncertainty amid significant changes in the world of PR and communications. From the merger of OmniCom and IPG, to revenue drops at WPP, the vast implications of AI, a geopolitical situation with almost daily changes, and more. How does this impact PR professionals and the industry, in Asia Pacific and beyond? To find out we spoke with four seasoned and respected PR leaders from across the region, to hear how they view the situation for the PR industry in their local markets, and across Asia Pacific, and what differentiators and opportunities they see for PR professionals, communicators and the industry. Introducing Our Panel of Asia Pacific PR Leaders Ross Gan (RG) is the Chief Communications Officer of crypto tech company Bitdeer Group, and the President of IPRS, the Institute of Public Relations of Singapore. Dr. Karine Lohitnavy (KL) is the Founder and CEO of Midas PR, one of Thailand’s leading multi-award-winning communications agencies, and Chair of PRCA Thailand. Purry Chiu (PC) is Director & Head of Operations at Ogilvy Public Relations Hong Kong, and President of Hong Kong Public Relations Professionals’ Association (PRPA). Prof. Mohd