Wong Voal Voal Promoted to Head Technology Practice in Asia Pacific

SINGAPORE, May. 16 /PRNewswire/ --

SINGAPORE, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading communications firm, Hill & Knowlton, has promoted Wong Voal Voal to Regional Director, Technology Practice, Asia Pacific. He formerly headed up the firm's technology practice in South East Asia. He is based in Singapore.

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"Technology clients represent the single largest business sector for Hill & Knowlton in Asia Pacific," said Vivian Lines, President & Chief Operating Officer, Hill & Knowlton Asia Pacific. "We need to provide them with a strong, cohesive technology practice that links our offices, practices, and specialized services both regionally and globally. Voal has demonstrated his ability to do this across South East Asia for the past two years, and now has the opportunity to take on a full Asia Pacific remit. He is a strong example of the depth of talent we are able to develop and promote from within the firm," said Mr. Lines.

Commented Mr. Wong: "I'm looking forward to working with our technology PR talents across the region to bring new services to market and to create a stronger, more visible technology practice in the region for Hill & Knowlton."

Wong Voal Voal has worked at Hill & Knowlton for five years, and has represented a diverse portfolio of regional clients including Sony Ericsson, 3Com, CA, HP, VMware and Motorola. Previously he worked at a boutique technology PR agency specializing on emerging Internet and telecoms brands. Mr. Wong began his career as part of the PR team at the Institute of Technical Education in Singapore.

About Hill & Knowlton

Hill & Knowlton, Inc. is a leading international communications consultancy, providing services to local, multinational and global clients. The firm is headquartered in New York, with 72 offices in 41 countries, as well as an extensive associate network. The agency is part of WPP, one of the world's largest communications services groups.