Singapore – Strategic communications consultancy, RICE, has added five new partners to its business. The new partners include Neil Mirano as director of client services; Donna Garcia as director and general manager for Myanmar; Mayda Jutahkiti is appointed to the position of general manager for Singapore; meanwhile, Agung S. Ongko is named as the director of strategy and insights; and Chai Zixin is appointed as the director for growth.
The long-term senior employees join Sonya Madeira, founder of RICE, and James Brasher, managing partner of RICE, as owners of the firm.
On the slew of new partners, Brasher commented, “Each of the new partners has been instrumental in building RICE into what it is today. We’re fortunate to have such exceptional people focused on the success of clients, and the team, every step of the way.”
He adds, “Ever since Sonya founded RICE, people have been at the heart of the business. A big part of that is recognising the sacrifice and contribution they’ve made. These five promotions are a significant step in expanding the ownership of the business as we enter our next phase of growth.”
RICE is a team of over 50 people across Asia, with offices in Singapore, Myanmar, and Hong Kong. Recently, RICE bagged tech firms UiPath and AI Rudder as new accounts.