Singapore – Edelman has strengthened its leadership in Southeast Asia with the appointment of Delicia Tan as CEO for Singapore, expanding her current role overseeing Hong Kong and Taiwan, and Vorasit (Gigg) Turongsomboon as the new managing director for Edelman Thailand.
Currently serving as CEO for Hong Kong and Taiwan, Tan will now expand her leadership to include Singapore, succeeding Julia Wei, who is leaving the firm at the end of the month to pursue a new venture.
Tan, who joined Edelman Singapore in 2006, has extensive experience leading integrated teams across Asia Pacific. She has worked on diversified communications strategies and served as regional and global client leader for several of the firm’s major clients.
During her two and a half years as CEO of Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, Tan has led the business through the post-pandemic period and developed an integrated communications team serving clients across the region.
Turongsomboon, who has over 16 years of experience in strategic public relations and communications, also joins Tan as the new managing director for Edelman Thailand.
Turongsomboon will lead Edelman’s Thailand office, which has expanded in response to growing client demand. The office has worked on notable campaigns, including the Cannes Lions-winning Dove #LetHerGrow campaign in 2023 and the Vaseline Transition Body Lotion campaign in 2024.
Before joining Edelman, Turongsomboon was managing director at MSL, overseeing clients in the tourism, automotive, and consumer products sectors. His experience also includes a decade-long tenure at Procter & Gamble.
Speaking on the leadership appointments, Rakesh Thukral, Edelman’s CEO for Asia Pacific, said, “Delicia’s new role is an acknowledgement of her experience and contribution to our firm. We have a strong team and a great set of clients in Singapore. With Delicia’s leadership, I am confident that we will continue to do impressive work in that market. I would like to thank Julia for her contribution to the Edelman business in APAC.”
Thukral added, “We are also very pleased to have Gigg onboard to lead our business in Thailand. Through these appointments, we are strengthening our ability to deliver the best communications advisory solutions for our clients across Asia Pacific. I am confident both Gigg and Delicia will make a positive impact in their new positions.”
Tan and Turongsomboon’s appointments are effective immediately.
