Cirrus expands into Asia-Pacific

CHESHIRE-based corporate leadership consultancy Cirrus has opened an office in Melbourne, Australia, to acts as its headquarters for the Asia Pacific region.

The Wilmslow company has appointed Alison Tickner as managing director for Asia Pacific, who has worked for the company as a client partner with companies including Australian telecoms firm Telstra, Australian Post, The Civil Service College Singapore, Standard Charted Bank, Allianz and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.

Simon Hayward, chief executive of Cirrus, said creating a permanent base in Asia-Pacific will enable the business to work with existing clients in the region more effectively.

he added: “The organisations we work with are keen to connect leaders around the world, and to provide a consistent learning and development experience that links people to a shared purpose, values and goals.”