MMG VP of Global Operations Named to PharmaVOICE 100 List

ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug.1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MMG (www.mmgct.com), a full-service global health communications company specializing in patient recruitment and retention, is pleased  to congratulate Gaynor Anders, VP of global operations, for being selected by PharmaVOICE as one of the Top 100 Most Inspiring People in the Life-Sciences Industry in 2012. The full 100 list was published in the July/August 2012 edition of PharmaVOICE.

Anders was selected based on nominations submitted by readers of PharmaVOICE, which reaches more than 25,000 executives in the life-sciences industry. A panel of PharmaVOICE editors evaluated each submission based on nominees' noted ability to inspire, motivate and influence corporate leadership, research and development, technology, creativity, marketing and strategy in the life-sciences industry. These champions of industry demonstrate their commitment to their employees, companies and communities by setting high personal and business standards.

"I'm honored to receive this recognition," said Anders, adding, "I am privileged to work for a company that consistently promotes innovation and values teamwork. My team is truly comprised of some of the best health communicators in the business. Our industry is constantly evolving and this is an exciting time for all of us."

Based in Essex, U.K., Anders uses her 15 years of experience in the health communications industry to lead MMG's global offering – providing strategic advice to sponsor companies on the design of recruitment and retention programs for global studies. Her expertise spans numerous therapeutic areas and across more than 70 countries.

"We are thrilled Gaynor has been recognized as an influencer in the industry, because it demonstrates what we've known for years," said John Benbrook, CEO of MMG. "She is a brilliant strategist, and she is a key driver of MMG's global strategy and expansion." Benbrook continued, "Gaynor's experience and focus in global patient recruitment and retention is unrivalled. Our clients rely on and appreciate her insights across therapeutic areas, and I look forward to working with her for many years to come."

About MMG
MMG is the premier global patient recruitment and retention organization. With experience in more than 70 countries and across a vast range of therapeutic areas, populations, and study types, MMG provides strategies specially crafted for study teams and patient populations while delivering the best return on investment for the sponsor. MMG is a Ketchum company and a part of Diversified Agency Services, a division of Omnicom Group Inc.

About Diversified Agency Services
Diversified Agency Services (DAS), a division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC) (www.omnicomgroup.com), manages Omnicom's holdings in a variety of marketing communications disciplines. DAS includes over 200 companies, which operate through a combination of networks and regional organizations, serving international and local clients through more than 700 offices in 71 countries.

About Omnicom Group Inc.
Omnicom Group Inc. (www.omnicomgroup.com) is a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom's branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital and interactive marketing, direct and promotional marketing, public relations, and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries.

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