Milk & Honey PR appoints Amanda Cummergen as partner
Milk & Honey PR has made its most senior appointment since launching its Australian office at the beginning of last year.
Amanda Cummergen, who was associate director at Horizon Communication Group for the last five years, joins the agency as partner. She will report to Caroline Addy, managing director, Milk & Honey.
Amanda Cummergen, partner, Milk & Honey PR
Cummergen has over 20 years of experience in consumer, B2B, not-for-profit, and government marketing communications, and previously held senior roles in leading consultancies in the UK and Australia.
In this newly created position, Cummergen joins the board, leading the agency on sustainability, behaviour change, social impact, and purpose-driven clients. Working alongside managing director, Caroline Addy, Cummergen will further strengthen the agency’s portfolio of companies and bolster the team on the ground.
Cummergen said of her appointment: “The pandemic presented me with a different perspective on both my personal and professional life. I realised I wanted to use my skills and experience to make a positive impact. So, when I read ‘People, Planet, Purpose’, I knew I had found the right place. The fact that Milk & Honey PR is also B Corp certified confirmed I would be making the right decision.”
Caroline Addy, managing director, Milk & Honey added: “Amanda couldn’t help but show her passion from the moment we met her, it was immediately clear that she shared our values. Amanda’s mix of consumer, social impact and government experience will be a huge asset as we branch into new sectors. It’s a proud moment to bring on board such an experienced and purpose-focused communications consultant at this early stage of our journey.”
Milk & Honey has a team of 30 media, digital and creative professionals across three offices in Sydney, London and New York specialising in managing and nurturing reputations.
In Australia, Milk & Honey PR’s recent wins include Grounded Packaging and Morse Micro.
