By Kevin McCauley
Nancy Turett, who built Edelman’s health group into a practice of more than 500 pros during a 23-year stint, has been upped to the new post of chief strategist, health and society.
Turett, White |
She will counsel clients in diverse businesses about the opportunities and challenges presented by the fast-changing healthcare sector.
Kym White, who joined Edelman a year ago as vice chair, succeeds Turett as global health chair.
Prior to Edelman, White did a 16-year stint at Ogilvy PR Worldwide (global health chief and New York leader) and led corporate communications at Baxter International.
At Edelman, she reports to Alan VanderMolen, president/CEO-global practices and diversified insights businesses.
Susan Isenberg, an 18-year Edelman vet, assumes White’s duties. She led the New York health group from 2002-10 and worked with clients such as Genentech, Pfizer, Merck, AstraZeneca and Novartis. |