Weber Shandwick Australia has strengthened its Sector - Healthcare offering in response to shifting client needs, promoting Akina Taniguchi to Business Director and appointing Juliette Bagwell as Senior Account Manager.
Specialising in media relations, patient advocacy, and medical communications, Akina has experience across the pharmaceutical, med-tech, biotech, consumer Sector - Health, and patient advocacy sectors. She has delivered integrated campaigns across the Australian, UK, and EU markets, spanning various therapy areas.
Juliette joined the agency with a background in Sector - Health and wellbeing communications, having led campaigns across product launches, disease awareness, Sector - Healthcare professional education, and corporate affairs.
Head of Weber Shandwick Australia, Angela Malkin, said: "Our Sector - Healthcare practice is growing fast because clients are looking for more - communications that are smarter, more creative, and built to work across any channel.
"Today, clients want partners who can bring science to life through bold ideas and strategic thinking. We're building a team that does exactly that - helping brands, from pharma to wellbeing, connect, inspire, and make a real impact."