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Sandpiper Health boosts team with senior appointments
Independent strategic communications, public affairs and research group, Sandpiper Group, has announced the appointment of Eddie Morton (pictured, left) and Vincent Pung (pictured, right) as Deputy Leads of its specialist healthcare consultancy, Sandpiper Health.
Eddie, whose career spans across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Australia, has helped Sandpiper’s roster of global and ANZ health clients with region-wide campaigns, reputations, and crisis management. Prior to joining Sandpiper, he led communications and advocacy for Australia’s member-owned health fund industry.
Based in Beijing, Vincent has played a critical role in the growth of Sandpiper’s health practice across Asia Pacific over the past five years. His client portfolio includes pharmaceutical, biotechnology and healthcare organisations; providing strategic counsel on healthcare-related policies, macro-level trends, geopolitics, international affairs, as well as communications strategies.
Both will report to Managing Director, Sandpiper Health, Robert Magyar.
“We are incredibly proud of the growth of Sandpiper Health and the great work our teams deliver for our clients every day. Eddie and Vincent’s promotions are in recognition of their dedication to our clients and people, achievements, and leadership ability," said Emma Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Sandpiper. "I look forward to working with them both as we expand Sandpiper Health in 2024.”
Eddie, whose career spans across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Australia, has helped Sandpiper’s roster of global and ANZ health clients with region-wide campaigns, reputations, and crisis management. Prior to joining Sandpiper, he led communications and advocacy for Australia’s member-owned health fund industry.
Based in Beijing, Vincent has played a critical role in the growth of Sandpiper’s health practice across Asia Pacific over the past five years. His client portfolio includes pharmaceutical, biotechnology and healthcare organisations; providing strategic counsel on healthcare-related policies, macro-level trends, geopolitics, international affairs, as well as communications strategies.
Both will report to Managing Director, Sandpiper Health, Robert Magyar.
“We are incredibly proud of the growth of Sandpiper Health and the great work our teams deliver for our clients every day. Eddie and Vincent’s promotions are in recognition of their dedication to our clients and people, achievements, and leadership ability," said Emma Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Sandpiper. "I look forward to working with them both as we expand Sandpiper Health in 2024.”
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