inVentiv Health appoints new European managing director

inVentiv Health has announced the appointment of healthcare marketing veteran Michel Dubery as managing director of inVentiv Health Communications in Europe.

Mr Dubery brings more than 30 years of global healthcare industry experience to the role, having most recently served as European managing director of Grey Healthcare Group, where he helped to considerably improve the firm's business margins.

Previous employers also include DDB Health, Novartis, Sandoz and Astra Pharmaceuticals, meaning he has considerable knowledge of matters such as consumer and patient communication, relationship marketing, brand strategy development and business modeling.

Bob Chandler, president of inVentiv Health Communications and senior vice-president of marketing and communications at inVentiv Health, said: "Michel's vast knowledge of the market on a regional and global level will enhance our ability to help clients navigate this complicated landscape and reach patients and healthcare professionals in meaningful ways."

inVentiv Health is the world's second largest healthcare agency network, employing around 1,800 people across the globe.