Specialist communications recruiter VMA Group has appointed Katrina Andrews to manage its new Asia-Pacific office headquartered in Hong Kong.

Andrews, previously managing director of internal communications specialist Melcrum’s Asia-Pacific region, has worked in both Hong Kong and Sydney. She will focus not only on growing its Hong Kong base but also establishing a presence within the wider Asia-Pacific rim including China, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Japan, with satellite operations in Sydney and Melbourne.

Julia Meighan, group executive chairman of VMA Group, says: “Taking our first steps into Asia-Pacific, along with our market-leading operations in both the UK and Europe and our strategic alliance in the US, is incredibly heartening. It strengthens our service to our clients and candidates who are searching for global expertise, talent and roles.”