VMLY&R has appointed Claire Gillis as CEO of VMLY&R HEALTH

VMLY&R has appointed Claire Gillis to CEO of VMLY&R HEALTH while also joining the company’s global leadership team to support the further development and growth of VMLY&R HEALTH across North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.

Initially joining VMLY&R in 2020 to launch a specialist international agency, Gillis focused on prescription pharma companies developing innovative treatments. Gillis, who brings an extensive background of healthcare experience to her role as CEO, is a trained health economist, pharmacologist and health entrepreneur.

Gillis, a regular speaker on topics covering health equity and health access, currently has an area of interest in eradication of racial disparities in clinical research.

Gillis stated: “Working in this industry gives you a unique opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives and it’s a pleasure to be surrounded by people who feel the same way. This connected culture and our expanding team of talented leaders will help us to improve people’s lives and drive access to healthcare.”