Three Global PHCG Leaders Named "Most Inspirational In Life Sciences"

NEW YORK, Aug. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Publicis Healthcare Communications Group (PHCG) is proud to announce three of its network leaders have been named to the PharmaVOICE 100—a list of the most inspiring leaders in life sciences.  Nick Colucci, PHCG CEO, Rick Keefer, president of Publicis Touchpoint Solutions, and Alexandra von Plato, president and global chief creative officer of Digitas Health, Publicis Life Brands, and Medicus International, were all recognized by leading industry publication PharmaVOICE.

"The health and wellness industry is at a critical juncture and is challenging leadership more than ever before," says Taren Grom, Editor-in-Chief of PharmaVOICE.  "Our PharmaVOICE 100 marketing leaders, including Nick, Alex, and Rick, play an integral role in communicating the life-saving value of medicine and creating a meaningful dialogue with physicians, payers, and patients."

The honorees from PHCG represent leadership and vision from different facets in healthcare marketing.  PHCG marks its 10^th year of operations, and under Nick's leadership has experienced impressive growth, resulting in the network being ranked the largest healthcare communications network in the world for the fourth year in a row.  For Rick, this marks the sixth consecutive appearance on the PharmaVOICE 100 list—a record for the publication and a testament to his work in sales, service, and clinical team solutions and commercial operations for some of the biggest names in biopharma.  As PHCG's president and global chief creative officer, Alex is heralded for her vision and leadership; transforming healthcare marketing with the agency's unique customer-centric approach "Helping, Not Selling," which has shifted the focus to helping people make more confident healthcare decisions. 

"To be in the company of all of the extraordinary professionals on this year's PharmaVOICE 100 is a humbling honor," Colucci said.  "I am particularly proud of the contributions of my PHCG colleagues, and especially pleased to see Alex von Plato and Rick Keefer included.  While PHCG may be the biggest healthcare communications network, what sets us apart is the exceptional talent of leaders like Alex and Rick, whose contributions make a true difference in our industry and for our clients."

About Publicis Healthcare Communications Group

Publicis Healthcare Communications Group (PHCG) is the largest health-oriented agency network in the world. A division of Publicis Groupe, PHCG manages top-tier agencies specializing in promoting innovative solutions in advertising, medical education, sales and marketing, digital, market access, and medical and scientific affairs. PHCG is dedicated to creating experiences that compel action, change lives, and amplify business outcomes. With nearly 5,000 employees, PHCG manages 12 agency brands through 58 offices located in 11 countries. PHCG's global brands are Saatchi & Saatchi Health, Publicis Life Brands, Digitas Health, Razorfish Healthware, Discovery, Medicus International, Publicis Health Media, and Publicis Touchpoint Solutions.
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About the PharmaVOICE 100

Established nine years ago by PharmaVOICE magazine, the PharmaVOICE 100 is an annual list of individuals recognized for their positive contributions to the life-sciences industry.

The distinguished honorees are nominated by thousands of PharmaVOICE readers. The PharmaVOICE 100 are selected based on well-crafted and comprehensive essays describing how individuals inspired or motivated our readers or affected positive changes within their companies, communities, and the industry at large, as well as other factors, such as community and philanthropic activities.

The PharmaVOICE 100 represent a broad cross section of industry sectors, including pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, contract research, clinical trial, research and development, patient education, patient recruitment, advertising, regulatory, technology, and many others. Furthermore, the leaders chosen as this year's most inspiring representatives within the industry have accomplishments that are diverse; this group of thought leaders contribute to the growth and well-being of not only their companies, but to their communities as well as varied industry associations.

Contact:
Rosemary Abendroth
SVP, Global Communications Director, PHCG
Phone: +1.212.468.3438
Email: [email protected]

SOURCE Publicis Healthcare Communications Group