SYDNEY — Red Havas has strengthened its healthcare practice with the appointment of Nicole Phillips as client services director.

Phillips’ remit includes leading client accounts, identifying new business opportunities in the healthtech and health services sectors and acting as a senior Havas Health & You network contact.

Phillips joins Red Havas Health after 16 years leading the global public affairs and marketing team for Virtus Health, working across its fertility, diagnostic and day hospital operations.  She has also worked for patient advocacy organisations, represented healthcare professional organisations, private and public health services, and pharmaceutical clients.

“I am excited to be working with Nic given our history of working together, both as colleagues and in client/consultancy relationships,” said practice head Sue Cook, to whom Phillips reports. “With Nic’s expertise, we will be looking to expand our remit in health technology and health services, whilst continuing our focus on our core sectors of pharmaceuticals and consumer health which have grown significantly since I joined Red Havas in late 2018. In addition, our patient advocacy work continues with a key ongoing partnership with the National Breast Cancer Foundation, a passion project for our agency as this cause touches so many of us."

The agency has made two other healthcare practice hires as well. Alice Cullam, a 12-year industry veteran, has joined Red Havas Health as a senior account manager. Daisy Bartlett joins as an account manager from Smarts Scotland.