Global creative communications and events agency, Brands at Work, has announced two key hires in its UK and US teams.
Kerry Whewell, is joining the London team as account director. Whewell has 17 years of experience across pharmaceutical and life sciences communications. She has led major global programmes for some of the world’s largest healthcare organisations.
At Brands at Work, she’ll build on the agency’s strong roots in the healthcare sector, leading key pharma and biotech client partnerships and driving the next phase of growth.
Karen Kadin, co-managing partner at Brands at Work said: “Kerry’s grasp of an ever-shifting healthcare landscape and her ability to make scientific and commercial content resonate with real meaning matches our agency’s approach. Whether it’s translating complex science into clear and relatable human stories or creating immersive experiences across disease education, launches, POAs, sales kickoffs and leadership moments, our goal is always the same: elevate healthcare communications. Kerry is brilliantly placed to help our clients create storytelling experiences that cut through and inspire their employees and customers.”
Rachel MacKillop is joining the New York office as senior project manager, strengthening the agency’s expanding North American footprint. MacKillop has extensive experience in global event delivery and client service and will help shape high-impact experiences that build connection and deliver measureable value for the agency’s growing roster of multinational brands.
The appointments follow a year of significant international growth and industry recognition for Brands at work, including Creative Team of the Year and Pharma & Healthcare Event of the Year at the 2025 Conference News Agency Awards.
James Shepheard-Walwyn, partner and chief commercial officer, North America said: “We’re building momentum worldwide. Investing in exceptional talent like Kerry and Rachel allows us to keep pushing creative boundaries while staying relentlessly focused on what matters most, our clients’ ambitions and their audiences.”