H/Advisors, the global strategic advisory group, today announces the opening of its new Hong Kong office and the appointment of Candise Tang as Senior Director to spearhead the firm’s business in Hong Kong and the Greater China region.
This addition represents another significant expansion milestone in APAC and adds to the already strong presence of H/Advisors in the region. The group has offices in six markets across APAC, including H/Advisors Klareco in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Hong Kong, Ashton in Tokyo, and H/Advisors APA in Australia.
The Hong Kong office is the fourth office of H/Advisors Klareco, the group’s award-winning Asia arm, headquartered in Singapore and recognised as Southeast Asia’s leading corporate, financial, and strategic communications consultancy. Based in Hong Kong, Candise will report to Shih Huei Ang and Mark Worthington, Co-Founders of H/Advisors Klareco.
Stephane Fouks, Executive Chairman of H/Advisors and Executive Vice-President of Havas, said: “This Hong Kong office opening strengthens H/Advisors’ global strategic footprint at a pivotal time for international business and public institutions. It enhances our ability to deliver seamless, high-impact counsel to clients facing complex challenges across continents. By expanding in key markets, we continue to combine deep local understanding with world-class resources to protect and advance reputations on a truly global scale.”
Shih Huei Ang, CEO and Co-Founder of H/Advisors Klareco, said: ““We are delighted to open our Hong Kong office and welcome Candise to the team. Her deep regional expertise will be invaluable as we build on our Southeast Asia foundation to expand across APAC. With Singapore and Southeast Asia as our established power base, this launch strengthens our ability to connect dynamic markets across the region and deliver local insight with global perspective.”
Candise Tang, Senior Director at H/Advisors, said: “I am thrilled to join H/Advisors at this exciting time of growth in Hong Kong and the region. The firm’s strategic focus and integrated approach align perfectly with clients’ needs in navigating reputational, regulatory, and market challenges. As Asia’s premier financial hub, Hong Kong offers unique opportunities to bridge global and regional markets. I look forward to working with the team to help clients build trust and achieve their ambitions.”
Candise brings over a decade of experience in strategic communications and public affairs advisory across Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, and the APAC region, with roles across international communications agencies and in-house positions. Prior to joining H/Advisors, she was a senior member responsible for growing the Greater China presence for an international agency.
Candise Tang, Senior Director
H/Advisors
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