SINGAPORE — Sandpiper Communications has appointed Genevieve Chow as director and Hetty Musfirah as account director following significant growth of its technology practice across the region. Both senior hires bring strong track records and experience in international communications and public affairs. Chow joins Sandpiper following 14 years with Burson-Marsteller, where she worked in Hong Kong, Myanmar and Singapore, and led corporate reputation, international media relations and public affairs programmes for global technology companies. Musfirah (pictured) is a former advisor at Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry where she worked with government leaders and senior management on strategic communications, international relations, and industry engagement.

HONG KONG — Golin has brought on mental health counselor Elizabeth Jung to support the team’s health and wellness. Jung, founder of the Fortitude Partners, specializes in the use of positive psychology and resilience training, and will be available to every Golin employee.

MUMBAI — Lintas Live (formerly GolinOpinion) has been hired to handle PR and advocacy for TATA AIG General Insurance Limited following a competitive pitch. The agency will develop the PR and corporate communications framework for TATA AIG to strengthen its leadership position in the general insurance space.