MS&L Worldwide

“MS&L’s Healthcare business saw rapid growth in 2008 and Judith has been instrumental in steering that success”, said Stuart Wilson, CEO, MS&L. “We’re confident that we can continue to expand our international roster of clients and build our UK business in 2009. We’re going to capitalise on Judith’s impressive advocacy background to provide clients with a more integrated public relations and advocacy offer in the health and wellbeing arena.”

He continued: “I’m extremely pleased that Clare’s taken on this UK role, as she brings in-depth UK experience which strengthens our already impressive London offering. Clare complements the capabilities of the senior leadership team and I am looking forward to her taking the business to the next stage.”

Prior to joining MS&L, Clare was a Director and Head of PR at specialist healthcare agency Axon Communications, where she provided a broad range of clients with PR and medical education counsel. She has over 25 years’ experience in the healthcare arena, including a significant number of years spent in-house on pharmaceutical marketing campaigns for Nutricia Ltd and Fisons Ltd, before she moved agency-side in 2000. Clare started her career within the NHS and brings strong expertise in a broad range of therapeutic areas.

Judith will continue to be based in the London office and work across a portfolio of international clients. Judith will also take on responsibility for building MS&L’s European Healthcare network and working with colleagues in Washington, Brussels and Boston on Public Affairs.

Clare Lucker commented: “It’s a great time to be joining MS&L. As Head of Healthcare I’m looking forward to leading a team of smart and highly committed individuals who produce some amazing work. What really excites me is the agency’s combined strength in Health and Wellbeing. The Consumer Health, Corporate and Food & Drink Divisions working in tandem with Healthcare are able to provide our clients with the highest level consultancy and seamless implementation. Our combined strength will drive real growth this year.”

MS&L’s health and wellness clients include: Bayer Shering Pharma, BD, Coca-Cola GB, Eli Lilly & Co, the Global Fund, the Health & Safety Executive, Novartis Consumer Health, Philips Healthcare, Procter & Gamble, sanofi-aventis and Solvay.