Michel Dubery has been appointed managing director of the European division of inVentiv Health Communications (IHC).
Based at the agency’s European headquarters in London, he brings over 30 years of global healthcare industry experience to the post.
Over the course of his career he has developed skills in consumer/patient communications, relationship marketing, brand strategy development and business modelling.
Prior to joining the group, Dubery was managing director, Europe at Grey Healthcare Group; chief strategy officer, Europe at DDB Health group; senior planning partner at WWAV Rapp Collins; and before that, a nurse at Burnley General Hospital in Lancashire, UK, specialising in orthopedics.
“inVentiv Healthcare Europe’s goal is to form strategic partnerships with clients that provide them with the necessary support to quickly maneuver in a complex world,” said Bob Chandler, president of inVentiv Health Communications and SVP of marketing and communications, inVentiv Health.
“Mounting pressures to limit healthcare costs across Europe are creating new communication challenges for our clients.
“Michel’s vast knowledge of the market on a regional and global level will enhance our ability to help clients navigate this complicated landscape and reach patients and healthcare professionals in meaningful ways.
“We are delighted that he is joining us,” he concluded.