About Us
With more than 10,000 communication professionals in our network, IABC APAC exists to empower, connect, and recognise communication professionals.
Our Region
Asia-Pacific: a diverse economic powerhouse
Home to more than 60 percent of the world’s population and a major contributor of global GDP, the Asia-Pacific Region is a diverse melting pot of culture and commerce.
From emerging markets to megacities like Tokyo and Shanghai, the APAC region is poised to lead global economic growth over the next century.
Communication professionals are playing a key role in supporting the region’s long-term prosperity
Communication professionals are playing a key role in supporting the region’s long-term prosperity, enabling governments, small and large organisations, and not-for-profits to engage with the stakeholders that matter and resolve issues effectively.
Our Region
Asia-Pacific: a diverse economic powerhouse
Home to more than 60 percent of the world’s population and a major contributor of global GDP, the Asia-Pacific Region is a diverse melting pot of culture and commerce.
From emerging markets to megacities like Tokyo and Shanghai, the APAC region is poised to lead global economic growth over the next century.
Communication professionals are playing a key role in supporting the region’s long-term prosperity
Communication professionals are playing a key role in supporting the region’s long-term prosperity, enabling governments, small and large organisations, and not-for-profits to engage with the stakeholders that matter and resolve issues effectively.
Our Region
Asia-Pacific: a diverse economic powerhouse
Home to more than 60 percent of the world’s population and a major contributor of global GDP, the Asia-Pacific Region is a diverse melting pot of culture and commerce.
From emerging markets to megacities like Tokyo and Shanghai, the APAC region is poised to lead global economic growth over the next century.
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Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
To support the communication profession in Asia-Pacific as the region-wide hub for connection, knowledge and recognition
Our Mission
To support the communication profession in Asia-Pacific as the region-wide hub for connection, knowledge and recognition
Our Network
A truly international community committed to driving excellence in communication across the APAC region.
Our Network
A truly international community committed to driving excellence in communication across the APAC region.
IABC Asia-Pacific is a regional board that represents communication professionals in the region. With a network of 10,000 communication professionals, 600 members, and 10 chapters in eight countries throughout the Asia Pacific region, IABC APAC aims to be a region wide hub for knowledge, connection, and recognition for APAC-based communication professionals.
We’re part of the International Association of Business Communicators, a global network of communicators working in diverse industries and disciplines to identify, share, and apply the world’s best communication practices. IABC is recognized as the professional association of choice for communicators who aspire to excel in their chosen fields.
IABC Asia-Pacific is a regional board that represents communication professionals in the region. With a network of 10,000 communication professionals, 600 members, and 10 chapters in eight countries throughout the Asia Pacific region, IABC APAC aims to be a region wide hub for knowledge, connection, and recognition for APAC-based communication professionals.
We’re part of the International Association of Business Communicators, a global network of communicators working in diverse industries and disciplines to identify, share, and apply the world’s best communication practices. IABC is recognized as the professional association of choice for communicators who aspire to excel in their chosen fields.
Become A Member
Whether you’re an in-house communication professional, academic, consultant or student, IABC membership can offer you the training, resources, connection and recognition to move your career forward.IABC offers a range of memberships that suit your career stage or organisation type.
Individual Members
Strengthen your practice with training, resources and a community that supports your growth at every stage of your career.
For organisations
Equip your teams with global best practice, professional development opportunities and access to a trusted network of communication experts.
Become A Member
Whether you’re an in-house communication professional, academic, consultant or student, IABC membership can offer you the training, resources, connection and recognition to move your career forward.IABC offers a range of memberships that suit your career stage or organisation type.
Individual Members
Strengthen your practice with training, resources and a community that supports your growth at every stage of your career.
For organisations
Equip your teams with global best practice, professional development opportunities and access to a trusted network of communication experts.
Become A Member
Whether you’re an in-house communication professional, academic, consultant or student, IABC membership can offer you the training, resources, connection and recognition to move your career forward.IABC offers a range of memberships that suit your career stage or organisation type.
Individual Members
Strengthen your practice with training, resources and a community that supports your growth at every stage of your career.
For organisations
Equip your teams with global best practice, professional development opportunities and access to a trusted network of communication experts.
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Executive Directors
Executive Directors
Executive Directors
Barbara Pesel
Regional Chair
Barbara Pesel
Regional Chair
Barbara Pesel
Regional Chair
Sam Sinclair
Vice Chair, Treasurer
Sam Sinclair
Vice Chair, Treasurer
Sam Sinclair
Vice Chair, Treasurer
Anshuman Kumar
Secretary
Anshuman Kumar
Secretary
Anshuman Kumar
Secretary
Kane Choa
Immediate Past Chair
Kane Choa
Immediate Past Chair
Kane Choa
Immediate Past Chair
Directors
Directors
Directors
Liza Vengco
Awards & Recognition Director
Liza Vengco
Awards & Recognition Director
Liza Vengco
Awards & Recognition Director
Anthony Alcantara
Brand & Communication Director
Anthony Alcantara
Brand & Communication Director
Anthony Alcantara
Brand & Communication Director
Chris Saxby
Certification Director
Chris Saxby
Certification Director
Chris Saxby
Certification Director
Melinda Coyne
Conference & Leader Development Director
Melinda Coyne
Conference & Leader Development Director
Melinda Coyne
Conference & Leader Development Director
Mae Loon
Partnerships and Engagement Director
Mae Loon
Partnerships and Engagement Director
Mae Loon
Partnerships and Engagement Director
Hemant Gaule
Technology Director
Hemant Gaule
Technology Director
Hemant Gaule
Technology Director
Lynda Corpuz
Brand & Communication Director
Lynda Corpuz
Brand & Communication Director
Lynda Corpuz
Brand & Communication Director
Get Involved & Volunteer
Learn. Grow. Connect.
Build your knowledge
Grow your knowledge and learn from the Asia-Pacific's leading subject matter experts.
Expand your network
Form valuable connections with in-house, agency and freelance communication professionals.
Be recognised
Participate in global awards programs and apply for professional certification..
IABC APAC is the perfect place for communicators to get connected with like minded individuals, whilst spurring their personal development.
Get Involved & Volunteer
Learn. Grow. Connect.
Build your knowledge
Grow your knowledge and learn from the Asia-Pacific's leading subject matter experts.
Expand your network
Form valuable connections with in-house, agency and freelance communication professionals.
Be recognised
Participate in global awards programs and apply for professional certification..
IABC APAC is the perfect place for communicators to get connected with like minded individuals, whilst spurring their personal development.
Get Involved & Volunteer
Learn. Grow. Connect.
Build your knowledge
Grow your knowledge and learn from the Asia-Pacific's leading subject matter experts.
Expand your network
Form valuable connections with in-house, agency and freelance communication professionals.
Be recognised
Participate in global awards programs and apply for professional certification..
IABC APAC is the perfect place for communicators to get connected with like minded individuals, whilst spurring their personal development.
The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) enables a global network of communicators working in diverse industries and disciplines to identify, share, and apply the world’s best communication practices. IABC is recognized as the professional association of choice for communicators who aspire to excel in their chosen fields.
We are part of the International Association of Business Communicators whose global headquarters is located at 330 North Wabash Avenue, Suite 2000 Chicago, Illinois 60611. (www.iabc.com)
The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) enables a global network of communicators working in diverse industries and disciplines to identify, share, and apply the world’s best communication practices. IABC is recognized as the professional association of choice for communicators who aspire to excel in their chosen fields.
We are part of the International Association of Business Communicators whose global headquarters is located at 330 North Wabash Avenue, Suite 2000 Chicago, Illinois 60611. (www.iabc.com)
The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) enables a global network of communicators working in diverse industries and disciplines to identify, share, and apply the world’s best communication practices. IABC is recognized as the professional association of choice for communicators who aspire to excel in their chosen fields.
We are part of the International Association of Business Communicators whose global headquarters is located at 330 North Wabash Avenue, Suite 2000 Chicago, Illinois 60611. (www.iabc.com)
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© 2025 International Association of Business Communicators APAC. All rights reserved.
Build community
Advance your career
Stay ahead of global trends
© 2025 International Association of Business Communicators APAC. All rights reserved.
Build community
Advance your career
Stay ahead of global trends
© 2025 International Association of Business Communicators APAC. All rights reserved.