News | Annalise Coady joins GCI Health as president, UK market lead and EMEA head of growth

GCI Health, an award-winning integrated specialised healthcare communications agency, has announced the hire of Annalise Coady (pictured) as president, UK market lead and EMEA head of growth. Dan Bunce also joins as EMEA head of business development to unlock new growth streams and further strengthen the agency’s presence in this critical market.

Coady brings over two decades of experience building and scaling award-winning marketing communications teams to deliver exceptional client service and growth. She sits at the intersection of health and technology, having led global teams for the world’s top pharmaceutical, biotech and technology companies. Previously, Coady was group president at Real Chemistry, where she was responsible for growing the agency’s footprint across Europe. She has held senior growth roles at Fleishman Hillard, MHP Group and, most recently, at the patient experience start-up PxC.

“The seismic changes in the delivery of healthcare globally present great opportunities for communicators,” said Coady. “I’m excited to join the forward-thinking team at GCI Health who are at the forefront of change and laser-focused on creating innovative experiences that transform the way we help our clients engage with their stakeholders.”

In her new role, Coady will helm the agency’s UK business and partner with Kath Harrison, president, EMEA, and the agency’s leadership team to drive new opportunities, broadening the agency’s client base in the UK, Germany and the Middle East, as well as its public affairs hub in Brussels. She will also oversee all UK operations with a dual client service and culture remit.

Bunce joins GCI Health from Syneos Health Communications and brings extensive experience in establishing frameworks for unified and sustained growth. An accomplished business development leader, he will be responsible for codifying the EMEA team’s approach and expanding the agency’s capabilities across the region in line with the evolving integrated needs and ambitions of clients.

“With the rapidly changing and highly complex health landscape in EMEA, our footprint and expertise across the region will help GCI Health maximise client impact around the world,” said Kristin Cahill, Global CEO of GCI Group. “Annalise’s and Dan’s experience make them the perfect people to lead our talented team into the future and drive breakthrough communications strategies for our clients.”