Former Head of NOP Healthcare Goes To TNS

TNS has appointed Elaine Riddell, formerly CEO of NOPWorld Healthcare, as CEO of its Worldwide Healthcare Division, with effect from 1st September. She will be based in the US and will report to Mike Penford, Associate Board Director of TNS.

Healthcare is now one of the largest sectors within the enlarged TNS Group with turnover in excess of $100 million.

Elaine spent over nine years with NOP, initially with Market Measures Interactive (MMI). She has also worked for IMS Canada, IMS America and in marketing and sales administration roles at Abbott Laboratories.

According to Mike Kirkham, Chief Executive, 'This is a new position, created to further grow our healthcare business. Elaine brings with her the extensive knowledge of the market information and pharmaceutical industries that we need to achieve this'.

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