SINGAPORE, 13 March 2025 – The Public Relations and Communications Association Asia Pacific (PRCA APAC) has appointed Ed Burleigh as Head of PRCA APAC providing maternity cover for Tara Munis throughout 2025.

Ed is tasked with strengthening PRCA’s presence in established and emerging markets across APAC, supporting the principal objective of upholding global standards of practice in public relations, communications and public affairs, while simultaneously delivering member services to acquire and retain corporate and individual members across the region.

Ed comes from an in-house marketing and communications background where he held several senior positions at various B2B advertising technology platforms and B2C technology startups both in Singapore and London.

Commenting on his appointment, Ed said, “It’s a great honour to join the world’s largest public affairs, communications and public affairs industry body and I’m excited to make a meaningful impact during my tenure by growing our presence and reputation across Asia Pacific. We have such a great community of professionals from all corners of the industry – whether agency or in-house, enterprise or startup, senior or junior – united by a shared commitment to create a more professional, ethical and prosperous industry.”

PRCA Interim CEO, Sarah Waddington CBE, said:

“Ed’s extensive experience in marketing and communications, particularly within the advertising industry, makes him a valuable addition to our team. We are confident that under his leadership, PRCA APAC will continue to uphold and promote the highest standards in our industry across the region.”

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For further information on PRCA APAC, and to enquire about membership, please contact:

Ed Burleigh, Head of PRCA APAC, ed.burleigh@prca.global

About PRCA APAC:

The PRCA was founded in 1969 and launched the PRCA Asia Pacific in 2018. The association aims to raise standards in PR and communications, providing members with industry data, facilitating the sharing of communications best practices, and creating networking opportunities.