The Weber Shandwick Collective Appoints Lucie Harper as President of Health, UK

The Weber Shandwick Collective (TWSC), the earned-first communications and advisory network, has announced the appointment of Lucie Harper as president of health for The Weber Shandwick Collective UK (TWSC UK).

Lucie’s appointment signals TWSC UK’s commitment to continuing to strengthen integration and connection across its health capabilities to provide clients with innovative solutions to the growing complexities of the health landscape.

Bringing nearly 30 years of experience in health communications, Lucie’s new role will see her oversee all of The Weber Shandwick Collective’s UK health portfolio, with responsibility for driving growth, integration and innovation. Lucie will report into UK
CEO Helen Bennett and partner closely with the agency’s wider UK and EMEA health leadership team.

Lucie previously worked at Weber Shandwick, leading the UK health team for over fifteen years. During her tenure, she was instrumental in propelling growth and spearheading initiatives such as the launch of dna PR. Since 2019, she has spent more than five years
at Real Chemistry as president of integrated communications, where she led their international integrated communications team.

Helen Bennett, CEO, Weber Shandwick, UK, said, “We are absolutely delighted to have Lucie re-join our UK Leadership team. Her expertise in driving growth, collaboration and client impact is a tremendous asset for us as we plan for our continued growth
and evolution. Across the Collective we have a formidable offering, fuelled by best-in-class talent and capabilities. With Lucie at the helm, I’m confident we’re extremely well positioned to meet the increasingly complex and changing needs of our healthcare
clients.”

Laura Schoen, chief healthcare officer, TWSC and chair, LATAM, added, “In today’s complex healthcare environment, integration has become crucial to successful marketing and communications strategies. Lucie is a talented leader equipped with the right skills in healthcare communications and leads a dedicated team committed to tackling these issues. She will bring tremendous insights to our clients and fresh perspectives to our team. Her background perfectly complements our strong healthcare credentials and expertise across the sector. I am excited to see TWSC UK’s health portfolio shine under her leadership.”

The Weber Shandwick Collective accelerates business growth by leveraging advanced analytics, proprietary AI technology and unparalleled industry expertise. Guided by world-class strategic and creative thinkers, TWSC has earned some of the most prestigious awards in the industry.