Anne Costello

Anne Costello is a highly experienced marketing communications consultant with over 20 years of experience, specializing in managing organizations' image and reputation.

She has a broad knowledge of working with MNCs and NFPs across various markets and regions, including the UK, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Mainland China, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, and Australia.

Her client portfolio includes reputable names such as IBM, Microsoft, Lenovo, Optus, Coca-Cola, X-Box, Standard Chartered Bank, CIMB, and Talent2.

Anne's specialties lie in integrated digital and traditional media communications programs, media relations, influencer relations, analyst relations, employee communications, M&A communications, crisis and issues management, digital strategy, brand strategy, and media training.

She holds educational qualifications including a Grad Dip in Marketing from the Institute of Marketing, a Post Grad Diploma in Counseling Psychology from the Australian College of Applied Psychology, and a BSc Hons in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Plymouth.

Currently, Anne serves as the Managing Director at AKC Comms Consulting and has held various roles in prestigious organizations such as Sessional Academic at the University of Technology Sydney, Chairperson, Asia Pacific at Archetype, and multiple leadership positions at Text100.

Her professional journey includes roles like Managing Director at August.One Communications Hong Kong, Client Services Director Asia at IBM, Communications Manager at De La Rue Card Systems, and Account Director at Text100 London.