Tim Jones Joins Grey As Chief Creative Officer, Pharma

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Grey New York has appointed Tim Jones as Chief Creative Officer, Pharma, enhancing its growing global practice for pharmaceutical clients. Previously, Jones held senior roles at McCann Health and Havas Lynx Europe. He aims to unify the agency's creative vision and elevate its pharma offerings. His notable achievements include winning awards such as the Grand Prize at the Andy Awards. Jason Kahner, President of Global Health and Wellness at Grey, praised Jones as a world-class talent, highlighting his creative insights combined with scientific understanding.

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• Tim Jones appointed as Chief Creative Officer, Pharma, indicating growth and strategic focus in the pharmaceutical sector.
• Jones' leadership expected to unify creative standards and elevate Grey's performance in pharma.
• His previous award wins signal strong creative capabilities that may enhance Grey's reputation.

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NEW YORK, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Justine Armour, Chief Creative Officer of Grey New York, today announced that Tim Jones is joining the agency as Chief Creative Officer, Pharma, the fast-growing global practice serving many of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies and leading brands.

"We are thrilled to welcome Tim to Grey. He has a reputation as an inspiring leader and a history of great work in and out of the pharma space," said Justine Armour. "My aim is for one creative standard across the agency, and Tim and I are very aligned on what great work looks like. I'm excited for what's to come under his leadership as we continue to grow and elevate our work in pharma."

Tim Jones joins Grey from McCann Health New York where he has served as Executive Vice President, Executive Creative Director since 2019 overseeing creative across multiple leading brands and therapeutic areas. Prior to that, he served as Senior Vice President, Group Creative Director at Area23 and Creative Director at Havas Lynx Europe.

"It's an exciting time to be joining Grey. They have an impressive stable of life-changing brands, a leadership team with huge ambition, and a creative department bursting with talent," said Tim Jones. "My goal is to steer the entire agency towards a singular vision of producing wonderful work that truly makes a difference."

Jones has been honored for his creativity at every major industry festival, most notably contributing to Cannes Lion Agency of the Year wins at two former agencies. Last week his campaign "The Unfinished Votes" won the prestigious Grand Prize in Social Good at the Andy Awards.

He also serves as editor of advertising-health.com, an online platform that promotes thought leadership and creative growth for the healthcare communications industry.

Jason Kahner, President of Global Health and Wellness at Grey said, "Tim is a world-class talent who combines understanding of science with the power of creativity to make a difference in people's lives. His appointment underscores our growth and ambition to become the foremost marketing partner to the healthcare industry in both the US and key markets around the world." 

About Grey

Grey, the global communications network, is part of AKQA Group. Its parent company is WPP (NYSE: WPP). Under the banner of "Grey Famously Effective Since 1917" the agency serves a blue-chip roster of many of the world's best-known companies:  Procter & Gamble, GlaxoSmithKline, Kellogg's, Pfizer, Canon, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Nestlé, Google, Volvo, Applebee's, and T.J. Maxx.  In recent years, Grey has been named ADWEEK'S "Global Agency of the Year" twice; ADVERTISING AGE's "Agency of the Year" and CAMPAIGN magazine's "Global Network of the Year" in  recognition of its creative and business performance (www.grey.com).

Contact: Owen J. Dougherty  
Owen.dougherty@grey.com
212-535-2063

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FAQ

Who is Tim Jones and what is his role at Grey?

Tim Jones is the newly appointed Chief Creative Officer, Pharma at Grey New York, responsible for leading the agency's pharmaceutical creative efforts.

What are Tim Jones' previous roles before joining Grey?

Prior to joining Grey, Tim Jones served as Executive Creative Director at McCann Health and held positions at Area23 and Havas Lynx Europe.

What is Grey's focus in the pharmaceutical sector?

Grey is focusing on growth within the pharmaceutical sector by enhancing its creative output under the leadership of Tim Jones.

What accolades has Tim Jones received in his career?

Tim Jones has received numerous accolades, including contributions to Cannes Lion wins and the Grand Prize in Social Good at the Andy Awards.

What is WPP's role in relation to Grey?

WPP is the parent company of Grey, providing strategic support to its global communications efforts.