Zeno Group Names Ekta Thomas Australia Managing Director
Ekta Thomas returns to lead Zeno Group's Australian business while keeping a regional leadership role across APAC.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in People
Zeno Group has appointed Ekta Thomas as Managing Director, Australia, returning her to lead the Australian business. Thomas will also maintain a strategic APAC leadership remit.
Why it matters
The appointment places a long-serving Zeno leader in charge of the Australian market while keeping her connected to the wider Asia-Pacific region. It signals the agency's focus on growth and client partnerships in Australia.
Ekta Thomas has been a Zeno leader for more than eight years and returns to Australia after serving as Head of Business Development, APAC. The source does not disclose financial or headcount metrics for the Australian business.
The players
Ekta Thomas
Ekta Thomas is a communications executive who has spent more than eight years leading Zeno Group's business in the Asia-Pacific region.
Zeno Group
Zeno Group is a global communications and public relations agency with a presence across multiple markets, including Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
The details
Thomas takes responsibility for Zeno Australia's business strategy, client partnerships, people and growth. She will continue her regional leadership role while focusing on accelerating growth in Australia and building integrated communications capabilities.
Timeline
Thomas previously led the Australian business before moving to the APAC regional role (earlier period).
Thomas was appointed Managing Director, Australia on 5 November 2026.
Market Landscape
The appointment reflects a common structure among Asia-Pacific communications agencies, where senior leaders hold national market leadership alongside regional responsibilities. Keeping Thomas in a regional role alongside her Australian post keeps the agency's regional strategy connected to its local operations.
For clients of Zeno Group in Australia, the appointment signals a single leader accountable for the local business strategy and client relationships. The source does not indicate changes to services or pricing.
The takeaway
Leadership structures that pair a national role with a regional remit can keep local operations and wider strategy aligned, a point worth watching as Zeno Group pursues growth in Australia.
Further reading
Explore more leadership moves in the People section of our Australia coverage.
