Ducker Worldwide Appoints Frederick Brown, Managing Director of Healthcare Practice to Expand Its Offerings, Provide Strategic Advice, and Assist Both Local and Global Organizations In Navigating the Healthcare Industry

TROY, Mich., Nov. 5, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Ducker Worldwide, based in Troy, Michigan, formally announced today that Frederick Brown has been named Managing Director and head of the firm's Healthcare Practice.  As Managing Director, Mr. Brown will work with healthcare providers, pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers and health insurers to provide customer, market and competitor insights to lead client strategic planning and operations improvement programs.  "After developing and launching over 20 major products and services into global healthcare markets, I am looking forward to applying my experiences to help our clients successfully navigate change and grow profitably with Ducker during these challenging times," said Mr. Brown.  

Prior to joining Ducker Worldwide, Mr. Brown spent 30 years in the healthcare industry working in various operating and consulting positions.  Most recently, Mr. Brown served as President of Navigator Health Services for Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy, where he led the healthcare services division and was responsible for improving EBITDA by over 25 percent.  Before that, Mr. Brown was Global Head of Product Lifecycle Management and Partnering IM, at Hoffman LaRoche's Pharmaceutical and Corporate Divisions.  Mr. Brown helped increase Roche's overall corporate year-on-year profitability by 7% by implementing a new portfolio and partnering strategy.  In addition, Mr. Brown implemented new sales and marketing operations, reducing costs 30% while improving service metrics by over 80%.  Mr. Brown also founded and led Alkermes, the world's largest in depo injection company.  

As a top healthcare consultant, Mr. Brown served as Executive Vice President of Global Services for IBM's Life Sciences Division.  Mr. Brown grew the division from less than $1 Million to more than $1.2 Billion across 62 countries in Europe, the Middle East and African (EMEA) Markets in three years.  Earlier in his career, Mr. Brown was a Partner and co-founded Andersen Consulting's (Accenture)   Pharmaceutical and Medical Products Practice in the United States and Europe.

Mr. Brown is a recognized expert in working across the healthcare value chain to develop and implement winning competitive and operational strategies for his clients.  Earlier this year, a top healthcare company chose Ducker Worldwide to assist in entering a high growth oncology market by selecting, buying and integrating the operations of a multibillion dollar acquisition.  Mr. Brown is a regular speaker at international healthcare conferences and a member of the board of directors of several healthcare companies.

Mr. Brown commented: "Ducker's 50-year reputation as a data-driven, implementation-oriented global strategy consulting firm with deep healthcare marketing and finance skills has given us a seat at the strategic planning tables of several Fortune 500 companies.  We are considered a strong partner in developing and implementing client programs.  I am excited to join the team and drive the growth of our healthcare practice."  

About Ducker Worldwide

Since 1961 Ducker Worldwide has partnered with clients to drive success in a global economy through custom research and analysis, strategic consulting and financial advisory services.  Clients choose Ducker for its industry expertise, seasoned practice leaders and ability to translate proprietary knowledge into meaningful solutions.

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