Euro RSCG Life adds new members to UK team

Euro RSCG Life has announced the appointment of a number of experienced communications professionals to its UK team.

The agency has hired Dr Vernon Bainton – formerly of Janssen-Cilag, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Ogilvy – as its medical director, while ex-Publicis Life Brands and Sudler and Hennessey staffer Jenny Plant becomes client services director.

Meanwhile, industry veteran Paul Delboy has been named senior vice-president and director of European operations for Havas Worldwide Health, Euro RSCG Life's parent company.

Ed Stapor, partner and chief executive officer for Europe at Havas Worldwide Health, said: "I am excited to have Vernon, Jenny and Paul on board, as their expertise and vision will drive innovative and cost-effective business solutions for our clients."

This comes after the Euro RSCG Life London team was bolstered with nine new executive recruits over the last few months.

The agency has operational divisions throughout the world and serves clients including Bayer, Biogen Idec, Pfizer, Novartis, Shire, Sanofi and Bristol-Myers Squibb.