SYDNEY — Burson-Marsteller Australia market CEO Christine Jones has stepped down after almost a decade with the WPP PR firm over two stints.

Jones rejoined Burson in 2010 as regional MD, becoming Australia CEO in 2012. She had earlier spent more than three years with Burson as Southeast Asia regional MD, before leaving for Hoffman-La Roche in 2007.

Prior to Burson, Jones spent almost 15 years with Edelman. She is understood to have launched her own consultancy in Australia, focusing in particular on healthcare and pharma.

A Burson spokesperson confirmed Jones' departure and noted that MD Pam Klioufis is leading the firm's Sydney office.