Synovate Names Custom Healthcare Head

In the UK, Synovate Healthcare has appointed Steve Lowery as Group Head, Custom Healthcare.

He joins from Kantar Health (formerly TNS Healthcare), with more than 14 years' experience in healthcare market research. Most recently at TNS Healthcare, he was European Client Account Director, prior to which he worked as Head of Research for the UK Domestic division. Prior to this, Lowery held senior client side market research roles at Janssen-Cilag and Pfizer.

In his new role, Lowery will be responsible for expanding the custom healthcare business in the UK and teaming up with other specialist teams across Synovate to provide pharmaceutical clients with holistic research solutions.

According to Jill Telford, CEO of Synovate UK: 'As the pharma industry continues to evolve, Steve will ensure our Healthcare custom team meets the ever changing requirements of our clients in this crucial sector.'

Web site: www.synovate.com/healthcare .