Impact Asia opens doors in China

SHANGHAI - Public relations, events and marketing services consultancy Impact Asia has opened an office in Shanghai, marking the company's first permanent presence on the mainland.

Michelle Liu (pictured), former Hachette Filipacchi Media China senior marketing manager, will head up the operation, which will see the consultancy boost resources for key clients including Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Diageo and Fiji Water, among others.

Impact Asia founder Susan Field said the move was prompted by increased interest in the mainland from existing and potential clients.