May Yang

May Yang is a seasoned communication professional with extensive experience in client leadership across various sectors. Currently serving as Client Director at Edelman since October 2022, May manages the consumer lead for Starbucks Asia Pacific. Previously, as Group Account Director at W Communications from March 2021 to June 2022, May drove new business and provided senior counsel to numerous clients, including Fairmont & Swissotel and Amex. May's role as Regional Director for Citizen Relations from August 2017 to July 2019 involved leading client relationships for P&G APAC Home Care, enhancing service efficiency. Earlier positions include Associate Director at Weber Shandwick, where May oversaw key clients like Unilever China, and Regional PR Manager at Luxottica, responsible for centralizing PR functions across Southeast Asia. May’s career began at Weber Shandwick as an Account Supervisor, where promotions highlighted a consistent record of leadership and client service. May holds a Bachelor of Media from Macquarie University.