The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Asia Pacific welcomes the new board for 2025/26 term.

IABC APAC is the central hub for connection, expertise, and recognition, dedicated to empowering and supporting communication professionals across the region.

In collaboration with regional chapters and members, the board aims to drive awareness, expand membership, elevate professional development, and help shape the future of IABC and the communications industry.

The following have been appointed for the 2025/26 term:

• Chair: Barbara Pesel

• Vice Chair: Sam Sinclair

• Past Chair: Kane Choa

• Secretary and Governance Director: Anshuman Kumar

• Awards and Recognition Director: Liza Vengco

• Brand and Communications (Editorial): Anthony Alcantara

• Brand and Communications (Social Media): Lynda Corpuz

• Brand and Communications (Marketing Communications): Kamal Vaswani

• Certification: Chris Saxby

• Partnerships and Business Development: Mae Loon

• Technology: Hemant Gaule

• Conference and Leader Development: Melinda Coyne

• Advocacy: Derrick Ingle

The new board members, who were confirmed during the IABC APAC Annual General Meeting on June 3, 2025, will begin their term on July 1, 2025.