14th April 2010
Pelham Bell Pottinger opens in Asia
Pelham Bell Pottinger, the financial and corporate communications arm of the publicly listed Chime Group (“Chime”), has made its first move into Asia. It opened in Singapore at the beginning of April. Singapore will be used initially as a base to service clients not only in Singapore, but also in China and throughout South East Asia.
Pelham Bell Pottinger Asia will service Chime’s clients who need representation in Singapore and the region. In addition, two flagship accounts Temasek Holdings and Singapore listed Golden Agri Resources Ltd (“GAR”) were won to coincide with the office opening. Pelham Bell Pottinger Asia will provide global strategic corporate communications counsel to both.
Lord Bell, Chairman of the Chime Group said: “Asia is the world’s new power house and it is important that we create a presence in the fast expanding financial sector. Pelham Bell Pottinger Asia will complement the significant operation we already have in the Middle East.”
“Pelham Bell Pottinger has built its reputation as a high-level strategic advisor to business leaders, financial institutions and governments around the world. Asia offers a compelling growth story and we have no intention of missing out on the exciting opportunities here,” said David Wynne-Morgan, CEO of Pelham Bell Pottinger Asia.
“As the centre stage of the global economy shifts towards Asia, the need for strategic communications advisory services becomes more urgent as Asian companies face the challenge of addressing wider and more complex stakeholder groups. We look forward to serving clients in this region,” said Ang Shih-Huei, Managing Director (Singapore) of Pelham Bell Pottinger Asia.
Pelham Bell Pottinger is among the leading business communications consultancies in London. It serves more than 150 clients including Mulberry, TPG,Temasek, and the Bahrain Economic Development Board. James Henderson, CEO of Pelham Bell Pottinger in London said: “This is a significant step in building Pelham Bell Pottinger into a truly global brand.”