dna Communications London Appoints New Managing Director as Part of Team Transformation for Growth
The Weber Shandwick Collective (TWSC), the strategic communications and consulting network, has appointed Niamh Mangan as Executive Vice President and Managing Director at dna London, a healthcare communications agency within TWSC. This announcement will further strengthen the business’s established presence in the US while fostering growth within the UK and EU teams.
Based in London, Mangan will be responsible for managing dna’s operations and overseeing its growth in the UK with a focus on communications capabilities to bolster the medical education offering. She will report to the newly appointed President, Global, dna Communications, Mike Rosich.
Commenting on the appointment, Rosich said: “Niamh’s experience and enthusiasm perfectly align with our future objectives. In her new role, Niamh will play a pivotal part in furthering our global expansion, building upon three-plus years of significant growth.”
Bringing 14 years of experience in global medical communications, Mangan joins dna from 90TEN, a global healthcare communications consultancy, where she held the position of Managing Director. Her previous experience has seen her work across drug discovery, medical and commercial business at product and franchise level, in multiple therapy areas.
Niamh Mangan Executive Vice President and Managing Director at dna London, commented: “I am thrilled to become part of a business with such an exciting vision and robust growth plan. I look forward to leading dna in the UK and bridging connections to the global landscape.”
Following a recent rebrand, dna is the cross-section of modern health marketing and scientific communications. From big creative campaigns to data milestones and product approvals, from scientific communications platforms to medical congress support and everything in between, dna Communications supports companies and brands at all stages of their development and lifecycle. The new branding, anchored by the tagline “Health Means Everything,” signifies dna’s transformation into a global entity with enhanced capabilities and a broader geographical presence, accompanied by a doubling of its global workforce.
Laura Schoen, Chief Healthcare Officer, The Weber Shandwick Collective, said: “As dna continues to grow, Niamh will be a valuable asset with the right business skills and a strong understanding of medical communications. Her expertise and ability to deliver strategic programmes will strengthen TWSC’s capabilities in ways that complement what we already do, elevating our partnership with clients.”
dna will continue to grow in the medical communications space building on the scientific expertise in the team to strengthen the creative and strategic delivery of all programmes therefore elevating partnerships with clients.