Cohn and Wolfe appoints healthcare senior director

Cohn and Wolfe has announced the appointment of Christine Chapman as a senior healthcare director within its London practice, taking responsibility for its operations and strategy.

Ms Chapman joins the agency from Weber Shandwick and brings a proven track record of providing a high standard of advice and guidance for clients and team members alike.

She will be tasked with establishing the strategic direction of a number of key international accounts in the areas of oncology, cardiology and infectious diseases, while helping the firm to maintain its recent strong growth.

Cohn and Wolfe also announced that account director Ben Seal – who was recruited from Ogilvy PR Health in Sydney earlier this month – has been appointed to the agency's healthcare practice.

Mike Kan, global head of health at Cohn and Wolfe, said: "Christine is an exceptional talent and her joining contributes to the expansion of our senior team, a key focus for 2013 as we celebrate the continued growth of our client base."

The company currently employs more than 1,100 members of staff around the world and recently claimed six platinum awards at the 2013 AVA Digital Awards.