Makovsky has named Susan Goldstein as partner, chief strategy officer and managing director of health.  She’ll report to president and CEO, Ken Makovsky.

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Most recently, Goldstein was president, business development and growth initiatives for Ruder Finn after serving eight years as chair of their global healthcare practice.  She also led the U.S. healthcare practice at Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide prior to her time at RF.

“Susan is a leader of uncommon abilities. Her accomplishments in Health and across other practice areas and geographies, and her ability to inspire people, while driving business growth make her a key leader for our firm,” Makovsky said.

Makovsky’s healthcare practice chalked up $7.4 million in net fees for 2015, according to O’Dwyer’s ranking.

“I am thrilled to join Makovsky because of the firm’s commitment to innovation and talent development, and the opportunity to make an impact for our clients’ businesses in health and other important sectors,” Goldstein said.

Founded in 1979, Makovsky employs 60 from offices in New York City and Washington, D.C.  Current healthcare clients include Affinity Health Plan, Amarin Pharma, Inc., Bristol-Myers Squibb, GlaxoSmithKline LLC, and Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.