MORRISTOWN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SmithSolve, a healthcare communications firm, announced today it has added Jon Hendl as executive vice president and managing director, Chris Vancheri as vice president and Dina Albanese as account director. The new positions are in response to significant growth of existing and new clients. The diverse expertise and backgrounds of Hendl, Vancheri and Albanese will address the complex communication needs of SmithSolve clients focused on rare diseases, oncology and biotechnology.
With two decades of experience, Hendl has a deep knowledge of the complexities of healthcare communications and a proven ability to develop communications strategies that achieve business, marketing and reputational goals. In his new position he will guide the continued growth of client relationships and lead teams in implementing programs that educate, build support, inspire action and show value.
“Jon provides our clients and teams with seasoned leadership as we continue to deliver on our promise of solving business challenges through communications. Our expanding team is helping clients unite key stakeholders in a common purpose through messages that inform, inspire and ultimately improve health,” said Chris Smith, president and chief executive officer of SmithSolve.
Most recently Hendl served as senior vice president and group manager of Ketchum’s health practice and held previous senior positions at Edelman and GCI Group.
“Healthcare companies want communications partners who can take a holistic view of their challenges and offer solutions to address both their bottom-line and reputational needs,” said Hendl. “What I love so much about SmithSolve is our ability to apply the intellectual rigor necessary to develop these solutions, while remaining agile and proactive in today’s fast-paced communications environment.”
New hires Vancheri and Albanese will report to Hendl. Vancheri brings more than 14 years of direct industry experience, including serving as a senior communications leader at Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, for more than seven years. Albanese brings a unique perspective as an attorney, former journalist and public relations agency professional, with recent experience supporting education, access and policy programs for Lilly Oncology, Pfizer, Ethicon and others at TogoRun.
About SmithSolve
At SmithSolve, our business acumen sets us apart. Our hands-on, senior-level team focuses exclusively on healthcare and provides a broad range of communications services to biopharmaceutical companies. Our clients rely on our proven approach to earning trust, demonstrating value and building a “surround sound” of support among influential media, investors, analysts, industry partners and other key stakeholders. Our programs span product and pipeline news, media relations, corporate reputation, issues management, patient advocacy, digital design and more. We opened our doors in 2006, and we partner with an established network of independent public relations agencies to design and execute programs worldwide. SmithSolve is based in Morristown, NJ.
