Porter Novelli strengthens health and wellness team

Porter Novelli has appointed Matthew Foster as a director in its London health and wellness practice.

Foster joins the public relations agency from AbbVie, where he served as senior corporate communications manager responsible for all external and above-brand communications.

Prior to this, he worked at both Waggener Edstrom and Hill & Knowlton as an account director, and also brings experience from Amgen, Tonic Life Communications and Burson-Marsteller.

Nicole Yost, head of health and wellness at Porter Novelli London, said: “As PN London continues to grow and expand as a hub for global communications, Matthew's in-house experience and viewpoint helps us further strengthen our health and wellness practice.”