Havas Health Network has added two seasoned strategic leaders to its top team, highlighting its ongoing effort to focus on integrated and audience-centered health and wellness marketing. Christina Stoddard has joined as Executive Vice President and Head of Strategy, where she will lead strategy development for major global clients. Meanwhile, Ayesha Walawalkar has been appointed as Chief Strategy Officer for Havas Lynx UK, where she will drive strategic growth and innovation in the UK market.
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Brian Robinson, the Global Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Growth at Havas Health Network, shared his excitement about these appointments, stating that Christina and Ayesha represent the kind of strategic leadership needed to tackle the changing healthcare landscape. He also highlighted the network’s focus on leaders who understand the relationship between health, culture, and data, which is key to creating effective and leading-edge work.
Christina Stoddard has a strong background in both consumer and healthcare, having worked with big global brands like Milk, TRESemmé, and Snickers, including a role in three Super Bowl campaigns. In her most recent position as Head of Strategy at 21Grams, she helped grow the agency’s work in the rare disease area. Known for her ability to combine creative thinking with strong business skills, Stoddard has been recognized by MM+M’s 40 Under 40 list for her impact on healthcare marketing. She will work closely with various teams to improve audience understanding and speed up innovation across the network.
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Ayesha Walawalkar brings more than 30 years of experience in health and consumer brand strategy, including senior roles such as Chief Strategy Officer at MullenLowe Global, where she led strategies for clients like Unilever, Kimberly-Clark, and Bayer Consumer Health. Her work has won top industry awards including Cannes Lions and Effie, and she is also a strong advocate for equity and inclusion. Walawalkar’s leadership in initiatives like IPG’s “Invisible Powerhouse” has helped shape global guidelines that tackle ageism.
These new appointments show Havas Health Network is continuing to move towards a more integrated and culturally aware strategic approach. Both leaders are now part of the Global Strategy Leadership Team, helping to shape the company’s future direction.
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