MHP Communications launches global health practice

MHP Communications has announced the launch of a new dedicated global healthcare comms practice, which will be based in London.

The practice will work closely in tandem with the agency's existing UK-focused MHP Health business and will be led by John Gisborne, who has joined the company from Hill and Knowlton Strategies to become managing director of the new business.

Formerly the UK and European healthcare lead at Hill and Knowlton, Mr Gisborne was also previously employed by Splash Communications and can boast extensive experience of working in the health PR sector.

The team will be looking to expand its workforce and operational focus over the coming months under Mr Gisborne's leadership.

MHP's chief executive officer Gavin Devine said: "This new practice, coupled with our market-leading position in UK health communications, will ensure that we deliver impressive results for clients on the international stage."

This comes after Rupert Gowrley and Rachel Rowson took over as the heads of the agency's health policy team MHP Health Mandate this month, following the departures of Mike Birtwistle and Sarah Winstone.