Google appoints head of communications and public affairs

Google has appointed Gustaf Brusewitz as head of communications and public affairs, filling the void left by Annie Baxter, who headed overseas in March to work on Google’s brand and reputation marketing for Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Gustaf Brusewitz joins the Google Australia team from Google in the Nordics

Tim Chatwin, director, APAC Communications, said: “I’m over the moon to welcome Gustaf as head of communications for Google Australia and New Zealand. Talented Swedes have a great track record in Australia – it was the place where ABBA first found international fame and Stefan Edberg won his breakthrough tennis major.

“While Gustaf may not wear platform heels or have a grand slam level serve-volley game – and it is hard to do both – he’s a brilliant communicator. His broad range of experience across communications will help an already high-flying team achieve even greater things as we tell our story of partnering in the future success of both of these great countries.”