APR Expands Global Expertise with Strategic Creative Operations Hires

APR Expands Global Expertise with Strategic New Hires in Creative Operations

APR, a global leader in marketing production advisory, is proud to announce the addition of three distinguished professionals to its advisory team: Sandra Palmieri in New York, Melanie Ryan in London, and Kamini Ramakrishnan in Singapore. This placement underscores APR’s commitment to delivering unparalleled expertise and innovation in marketing production, creative operations, and production strategy across the globe.

With decades of combined experience spanning the fashion, beauty, entertainment, and technology sectors, these new hires strengthen support for client in-house teams and bring a wealth of knowledge and leadership to APR’s global advisory. Their appointments build on APR’s mission to provide brands with the industry’s most accomplished talent, ensuring clients continue to benefit from cutting-edge insights and operational excellence.

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Strengthening Global Creative Operations

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Sandra Palmieri, Melanie Ryan, and Kamini Ramakrishnan each bring a unique and complementary set of skills to APR, further solidifying the company’s position as a global leader in production advisory.  

Sandra Palmieri, based in New York, has nearly two decades of experience in creative operations and post-production, having worked with iconic brands such as Michael Kors, Estée Lauder, and Donna Karan. Her expertise in optimizing workflows, in-house creative operations, and bridging creative and operational needs will be instrumental in supporting APR’s beauty clients to maximize production budgets and streamline content creation.

In EMEA, Melanie Ryan joins APR with over 20 years of experience in agency management, operations, and business transformation. As the former Group Director of Operations at Sky, Ryan led operational strategy across four markets, delivering significant cost savings and launching a European Brand & Creative Hub. Ryan is based in London and on point as APR’s Regional Business Lead, inspiring APR’s regional clients and APR subject matter experts and enhancing strategies for creative production and content at scale. Her ability to design scalable, fit-for-purpose operating models will ensure APR continues to deliver transformative solutions that empower brands to achieve creative excellence.

In APAC, Kamini Ramakrishnan, based in Singapore, brings 17 years of international experience in marketing and creative operations across Asia, the UK, and Australia. With a proven track record at Netflix and Tag , as APR’s APAC Regional Business Lead, Ramakrishnan will spearhead strategy and client engagement across the region, partnering with brands to unlock new opportunities and deliver meaningful, measurable results. Her expertise in creative transformation and operational scaling across international markets will be pivotal in driving growth and innovation for APR’s clients in the region.

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A Global Vision for the Future of Craft, Maker and Content Engine

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The addition of Palmieri, Ryan, and Ramakrishnan represents a dynamic step forward in APR’s mission to provide brands with the absolute best talent in marketing production advisory. With an expansive presence in New York, London, and Singapore, APR continues to solidify its global footprint, offering clients access to a diverse team of experts with unparalleled experience in creative operations and marketing transformation.

“At APR, we are committed to helping brands navigate the complexities of modern production with confidence and clarity across craft, maker and the content engine. The addition of Sandra, Melanie, and Kamini to our team reflects our dedication to bringing the industry’s top talent to our clients, ensuring they receive the highest level of strategic guidance and operational excellence,” said Jillian Gibbs, Author, Founder, and CEO of APR.

As APR continues to grow, the company remains steadfast in its mission to empower brands with the tools, insights, and expertise needed to thrive in an ever-evolving creative landscape.

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