
Waggener Edstrom expands UK healthcare team
pharmafile | August 7, 2013 | Appointment | Medical Communications, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing | Waggener Edstrom, foster
Comms agency Waggener Edstrom Worldwide (WE) has appointed Matt Foster to its healthcare practice as an account director.
Foster will be responsible for leading work on a selection of the firm’s UK and global pharma and corporate healthcare accounts. He joins WE from H+K Strategies, and has a strong background spanning product PR, advocacy relations and digital campaigns.
“Healthcare is a priority for the agency, which is being backed up with significant investment by the company,” said Anna Gray, VP Healthcare. “Matt is a highly talented individual and we are thrilled that he has joined us.”
Speaking on his appointment, Foster added: “I’m very pleased to be joining Anna’s team at WE. I have always admired the company’s entrepreneurial spirit from afar, so it is great to finally be a part of it during this period of growth for healthcare”.
In his new role, Foster will report directly to Gray and work across a portfolio of clients, specialising in areas including ethical pharmaceuticals, patient group relations and digital healthcare.






