Hill+Knowlton Strategies names Shirley Tangkilisan Indonesia GM

Hill+Knowlton Strategies Indonesia has promoted Shirley Tangkilisan (pictured) to general manager, joining the management team to lead the company's day-to-day business operations. With more than 14 years experience in public relations, sustainability and digitally-driven PR programs, Tangkilisan will lead the company’s consultants and grow the team with a focus on strategy, data-led content creation and digitally focused campaigns.

Marianne Admardatine, CEO of H+K Strategies Indonesia said, “Through her participation in building H+K Indonesia from the day the company launched in 2020, Tangkilisan understands our company’s focus, ambition and purpose. With her assuming the GM role, she will be able to lead our consultants further and work with the management team to achieve our business objectives.”

“We at H+K Indonesia are passionate about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, as currently 60% of our employees are female coming from different backgrounds, ethnicities and religions. We want to make sure that we will always reach for that balance in offering everyone the same opportunity and protection. Shirley has been taking this purpose as her own and I have great expectation and trust that she will continue this process in her new elevated role," said Admardatine.

In line with that optimism, Harry Deje, managing director of H+K Strategies Indonesia, said that Tangkilisan has demonstrated her dedication to jump high beyond the challenges of the industry. “Tangkilisan has always been enthusiastic in creating new strategic approaches that are full of creativity and innovation for both her team and  clients. This appointment  will further empower her to elevate our consultants and our offerings in this market.”

“Working in my chosen field has not only been a pleasure but also a source of endless passion for me,” said Tangkilisan. “Working alongside management as well as my team from day one at H+K and be entrusted with this responsibility is an honor and a career milestone. This empowers me  to continously bring innovation for our clients, nurture my team for growth and ensure strong company fundamentals to exceed our clients’ expectations.”

Hill+Knowlton Strategies Indonesia focuses on data-lead influence, content creation and high level consultancy. The company is one of Indonesia’s few PR agencies that offers a holistic approach for brands to be accurately connected, relevant and offer positive influence through strong purpose-led programs.

Most recently, Hill+Knowlton Strategies (H+K) also appointed Adeline Lee as general manager for H+K Singapore. In this newly created role, Lee will focus on driving growth and will oversees all aspects of the business operations and talent development. She will report to Justin Then, CEO of H+K Singapore and Lumos H+K Malaysia.

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