London Agency is kicking off 2026 with strategic leadership updates and two new appointments.
The agency, which operates in Australia, New Zealand and parts of APAC, has appointed Mathew Langdon, previously public affairs director, to the newly created role of commercial director.
Langdon, a former federal health minister media advisor and journalist, has been a driving force behind the agency’s public affairs capability and will now focus on commercial strategy, growth planning, and managing senior client partnerships.
Langdon joins client services director, Annette Stenhouse to strengthening the leadership team by combining his experience with Stenhouse’s 11 years at the agency. Stenhouse leads client service delivery, people and culture, and operational excellence, ensuring the agency continues to deliver high-impact, insight-led work across its healthcare portfolio.
Both leaders sit alongside founder and managing director John Emmerson, forming a strong executive team designed to support the agency’s next phase of growth.
“I’ve been proud to grow with London Agency over the past decade, and the client services director role feels like a natural continuation of my growth within PR and leadership. I’m committed to ensuring our clients continue to receive the high-quality, meaningful work they expect from us. I’m looking forward to helping lead the team in 2026 to continue building on the momentum of last year,” said Stenhouse.
“I’m excited to step into this role and help the agency build on the strong foundations we already have. My focus is on supporting the team to work even more efficiently and effectively as we grow, and making sure we’re set up to deliver even more great work. It’s a privilege to work alongside John, Annette and the wider team as we conquer this next year,” added Langdon.
Welcoming new talent, London Agency has also expanded its PR team with the appointment of Carla Wijaya as account manager and Willow Spring as PR account coordinator.
Both join as the agency continues to grow its healthcare and public affairs portfolio, strengthening its capacity to deliver impactful campaigns and support an expanding client base across pharmaceuticals, medical technology, and public health.
Wijaya joins London Agency with five years’ PR and digital communications experience in Australia. An expert storyteller, she has built strong media relationships through roles at the PR Group and Icon Agency and delivers engaging campaigns across social, digital, and traditional channels, including influencer marketing. She holds a bachelor of media communication degree, majoring in journalism at Monash University.
Spring has joined London Agency as a PR Coordinator with an interest in health communications. She completed a three-month internship at the agency, and serves as a peer mentor for advocacy, voice and applied public relations research. She is currently studying a bachelor of professional communications, majoring in public relations and digital communications at RMIT.
