Jakarta, November 9, 2022 — Ong Hock Chuan, Managing Partner of Maverick Indonesia, has been appointed to the Public Relations & Communications Association (PRCA) Asia Pacific Regional Board for the 2022/2023 term.
He is the only PR professional from Indonesia among the 12 regional board members, marking an important milestone for Indonesia’s representation in the Asia-Pacific public relations and communications community.
Ong’s inclusion in the board recognizes both his leadership and Maverick Indonesia’s longstanding contribution to advancing strategic communication and professional standards in the region.
About PRCA Asia Pacific Regional Board
The PRCA Asia Pacific Regional Board serves as a formal consultation platform for senior leaders across the communications industry. Acting as a think tank for the PR sector, the board discusses key issues affecting communications professionals—such as diversity, mental health, client-agency relations, and professional development.
It also advises on strategic priorities and promotes ethical, effective, and purpose-driven communication practices to strengthen the credibility of the industry worldwide.
Statement from Ong Hock Chuan
“I am honored to be part of the PRCA APAC Regional Board and to represent Indonesia within this distinguished group. I will do my best to share local perspectives while helping raise professional standards across the PR and communications industry in Indonesia and the Asia Pacific,”
— Ong Hock Chuan, Managing Partner, Maverick Indonesia
Through his participation, Ong aims to amplify Indonesia’s voice in shaping the regional discourse on communications, ethics, and leadership.
About Ong Hock Chuan
Ong Hock Chuan co-founded Maverick Indonesia in 2002 with Lita Soenardi, who continues to serve as Partner.
Before establishing Maverick, Ong spent 14 years as a journalist in Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Indonesia, followed by four years leading Ogilvy PR operations in Indonesia and later Singapore.
A seasoned strategic communications consultant, Ong has advised clients through complex issues in crisis management, litigation, and brand strategy. He is also a skilled trainer in media handling, crisis management, and interpersonal communication.
Ong is a Press Fellow at Wolfson College, Cambridge, and a mentor at Endeavor Indonesia, supporting sustainable entrepreneurship and leadership development.
About PRCA
The Public Relations & Communications Association (PRCA) is the world’s largest professional PR body, representing over 35,000 members across 82 countries.
Its mission is to create a more professional, ethical, and prosperous PR industry by setting standards, offering training, and fostering collaboration among communications professionals.
The PRCA Asia Pacific Board appointed in October 2022 includes leaders from across the region: Nitin Mantri (Avian WE, India), Caroline Hsu (The Hoffman Agency, Taiwan), Carolyn Devanayagam (Weber Shandwick, Singapore), Thanzyl Thajudeen (Mark & Comm Ltd, Sri Lanka), Ferdinand L. Bondoy (COMCO Southeast Asia, Philippines), Jian Yang (Distilleri, Singapore), Dr. Tuong-Minh Ly-Le (EloQ Communications, Vietnam), Lee Nugent (Archetype, Singapore), Shawn Kim (Hahm Partners, South Korea), Kiri Sinclair (Sinclair Comms, Hong Kong), and Amelia Tipping (H+K Strategies, Australia).
About Maverick Indonesia
Maverick Indonesia is a purpose-driven strategic communications consultancy committed to helping organizations achieve goals beyond profit.
Since its establishment in 2002, Maverick has been trusted by blue-chip clients such as Airbus, Spotify, Dyson, and Multi Bintang Indonesia to craft communication strategies that strengthen corporate reputation and brand equity.
Renowned for its expertise in crisis management and corporate communication, Maverick also fosters relationships with communities, opinion leaders, and stakeholders through initiatives such as PechaKucha Night Jakarta, Catalyst, MaVoice, The Recruit, and Comms Club.
In 2022, Maverick launched MavGood, a social business unit dedicated to empowering nonprofits and social enterprises in improving their communication strategies to create greater social and environmental impact.
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