Weeks takes charge of Gavin Anderson Asia-Pacific

ASIA-PACIFIC - PR consultancy Gavin Anderson has named James Weeks (pictured) executive chairman of Asia Pacific in a move that worldwide chief executive Richard Constant hopes will strengthen collaboration and facilitate further expansion in the region.

The appointment comes after a thirteen-year stint as president and chief executive of the company’s Japan operation. Replacing Weeks will be deputy chief executive Deborah Hayden.

With 16 offices across Asia Pacific, the US, Europe and Middle East, Gavin Anderson specialises in corporate reputation management, issues and crisis management, financial communications and public policy and regulatory affairs.