Makovsky Names SVP Lee Davies Director of Client Services, Health Practice

NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Makovsky, a leading independent integrated communications firm, today announced the appointment of Lee Davies, senior vice president, to Director of Client Services, Health Practice.

A revered industry veteran and sought-after counselor, media expert and mentor, Davies will draw upon his 40-plus years of experience to creatively solve complex problems facing Makovsky Health clients, facilitating easy client access to senior Makovsky leadership and counseling colleagues on best practices.

"Right now it's a time of exciting transformation and rapid growth for the Health Practice.  Leadership and senior client counsel has never been more critical," said Tom Jones, SVP, co-Practice Head, Makovsky Health. "Lee is the bedrock of senior counsel at Makovsky.  He brings authoritative problem-solving wisdom to every client opportunity or challenge."

"Lee delivers unique, irreplaceable senior-level wisdom to our clients – and he is so accessible and dedicated, often embedding himself with clients for multiple days during times of need," added Alexandra Peterson, SVP, co-Practice Head, Makovsky Health.  "His wisdom from decades of experience on both the client and agency sides, his powerful relationships, and his calm, assuring presence, are a key part of the offering we bring to the table for all our clients."

In addition to his keystone role in the Health Practice, Davies is a key resource for colleagues and firm-wide steward of client service in his role as chair of the agency's flagship Quality Commitment Program, working with teams across practices to ensure quality client work and to identify the best resources to deploy for optimal results for Makovsky clients. 

"I'm honored to be part of the unparalleled team of strategic counselors and communicators here at Makovsky, providing excellence to our valued clients," commented Davies.

A believer in integrated marketing communications, Davies' positions throughout his storied 40-year career in the health sector include product management, medical advertising, medical education and pharma sales. 

Before joining Makovsky, Davies was Director, Global Media Relations and Product Communications at Merck & Co. Inc., representing the company as spokesperson for oncology, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and women's health.  Prior to the merger with Merck, at Schering-Plough, he led global communications and advocacy relations for all cardiovascular products. 

His strong relationships with top-tier national health and medical reporters make him a top-ranked practitioner of media relations.  He is a sought-after and engaging speaker at professional conferences, including presentations and panel discussions at ExL Pharma PR Conferences, Q1 Productions Health PR Summits, BDI Healthcare Conferences, as well as an invited lecturer at the New York University Graduate Healthcare Marketing & Communications Council's Practical Applications of Pharmaceutical Marketing Seminar Series.

Davies is part of the Leadership Team guiding Makovsky Health, along with Jones, Peterson, and group vice president Arielle Bernstein.

About Makovsky 
Named "Healthcare Agency of the Year" by The Holmes Report in 2014, Makovsky leads the healthcare communications field in its ongoing mission to improve patient health through its award-winning advocacy campaigns, corporate awareness programs, brand communications, and disease education efforts on behalf of biotech, pharmaceutical and health service clients.  Makovsky Health has been recognized by industry with more than 26 awards in the past two years for its client work. With expertise across multiple areas of the complex healthcare landscape, Makovsky provides unmatched insight and depth of knowledge for clients navigating the multifaceted interactions among patients, physicians, payers and policy agencies.  The firm's award-winning efforts show creativity in connecting audiences via social media, coalition building and thought leader events. Its commitment to delivering irreplaceable value to clients has resulted in a year-to-year industry leading client-retention rate since 2004. Makovsky also has specialty practices in Financial and Professional Services, Technology, Energy and Sustainability and Digital Branding.  It has global reach through IPREX, the second largest partnership of agencies around the world. It has a dedicated office in Washington D.C. 
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