PAN appoints new junior planner

PAN has announced the appointment of Parrus Doshi as its new junior planner, a role that will see him working on a variety of agency accounts and new business initiatives.

Prior to joining PAN, Mr Doshi was an account manager at Langland Advertising, working in the fields of ophthalmology, allergy and oncology, while before this he managed UK and global rheumatology, gastroenterology, HIV and men's health brands at DDB Remedy.

He said he hopes to learn more about brand planning during his time with PAN, as well as the benefits of an objective approach and better ways of measuring the effectiveness of addressing communication challenges.

Julia Straker, director of strategic brand planning at PAN, said: "Parrus is energetic, versatile and incisive, with a keen interest in digital strategy. His arrival at PAN signifies the agency's continued focus on providing fresh thinking for our brands."

Ms Straker took up her current role in April 2013, a move that saw her become part of the company's board of directors.