Chandler Chicco Companies named healthcare consultancy of the year

Chandler Chicco Companies has been named European healthcare consultancy of the year by the Holmes Report.

The industry publication has honoured the agency for its growth initiatives over the last 12 months, as well as the effectiveness with which it has been able to identify issues relevant to clients in a changing healthcare environment.

Judges praised Chandler Chicco's market access specialist brandtectonics and its strong digital and social media capabilities, which has helped it to attract 31 new pieces of business and four new accounts in 2011.

Moreover, the company has expanded its capabilities through the acquisitions of Haas and Health Partner Public Relations and SanCom Creative Communication Solutions, with further deals potentially set to take place in 2012.

"The firm's diversification has paid dividends in terms of its performance over the past 12 months," said the publication.

Chandler Chicco regularly performs strongly in the Holmes Report rankings, leading to Chandler Chicco Agency being named healthcare agency of the decade for the 2000s.