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Sandpiper Appoints Deputy General Manager in Hong Kong
February 2026
10 February 2025 – The Sandpiper Group (“Sandpiper”), the largest independent communications, public affairs, and research group headquartered in Asia Pacific and operating across the Middle East, has appointed Mokka Mok in the role of Deputy General Manager, Hong Kong.
Her appointment further strengthens the firm’s leadership team and its capabilities in one of Asia’s most important financial markets and coincides with the expansion of Sandpiper’s business across Asia Pacific and the Middle East, which spans 14 locations.
Mokka brings more than 15 years of experience in financial and corporate communications, advising global and regional clients across Asia. From Hong Kong she has led regional campaigns and high-impact initiatives for multinational organisations, and brings deep expertise in strategic communications, executive profiling, media relations, and integrated brand storytelling. Her work spans content development, reputation management, and media engagement, helping organisations elevate visibility and connect with key stakeholders, including customers, employees, and investors.
Emma Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Sandpiper, said: “We are delighted to welcome Mokka to Sandpiper. She joins Kim Spear, General Manager of our Hong Kong team, at a time of exciting growth for us, and as we continue to serve some of the region’s most important names and corporations in technology, insurance, financial services, and professional services. Mokka’s experience and leadership will be instrumental in boosting our offering to our clients, while supporting Kim and our team in driving new business, strengthening team management, and accelerating the overall growth of our firm.”
Prior to Sandpiper, Mokka was previously at global communications firms, Fleishman Hillard, and Weber Shandwick, where her focus was on financial communications. She has advised a wide range of respected global and Chinese brands across asset and wealth management, insurance, professional services, B2B manufacturing, and technology. She has also supported large-scale, high-profile initiatives, including philanthropic campaigns, flagship family office summits, and internationally recognised forums for forward-thinking business leaders.
A strong advocate of integrated communications, Mokka is well-aligned with the future of communications having developed holistic campaigns that bridge online and offline channels, working closely with digital and creative teams on integrated campaigns that amplify corporate positioning in the region. She has also advised on many of the region’s crisis and issues throughout her career. She is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
For more information, please contact: Emma Smith Emma.Smith@sandpipercomms.com
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