TNS Healthcare Hires Former Pfizer Veteran

TNS Healthcare has appointed Ceri Thomas to the new position of Executive Vice President of Global Accounts.

Thomas previously spent 18 years at Pfizer, latterly as Director Team Leader European Brand Analytics, during which time he was a TNS Healthcare client. He began his career in the pharmaceutical industry at Beecham Pharmaceuticals, having previously conducted post-graduate work in microbiology at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. Thomas has a BSc with Honours in Biology from the University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology.

Elaine Riddell, CEO of TNS Healthcare describes Thomas as 'an experienced international leader with deep market research and healthcare knowledge' and says he brings the ideal mix of skills to help clients drive continued growth and vitality for all their brands.

Thomas says he is proud to join the organisation, and adds: 'Having walked in our customers' shoes, I have a full understanding of the challenges and opportunities they face—and the high standards of service they require from their partners to succeed in today's competitive market.'

In October TNS Healthcare appointed Mark Duckham as MD of its UK International (UKI) division (www.mrweb.com/drno/news7505.htm ).

TNS Healthcare provides market research consulting to the worldwide pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device industries, as well as to health-focused ad agencies, media and analysts. Web site: www.tnsglobal.com/healthcare.