[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Kantar Health, a leading healthcare-focused global consultancy and marketing insights company, has promoted Graeme Jacombs to Managing Director of the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA) region. He was previously Deputy Managing Director, APMEA.

In his new role, Mr. Jacombs will be responsible for Kantar Health's regional strategy, local business planning and client support in Asia, Australia/New Zealand, India, the Middle East and Africa. He is well-prepared for this new role, having served Kantar Health and its legacy companies in a variety of roles across this region since 1993.

“I am so pleased to appoint Graeme as Managing Director, APMEA. He has been instrumental in building Kantar Health in this dynamic region,” says Lynnette Cooke, Kantar Health Global CEO. “Graeme's 20 years of experience in Asia Pacific and across a wealth of therapeutic areas provide him with the unique ability to act as trusted adviser to clients. He has proven experience when it comes to providing clients with global reach and strong local insight.”

“My time in this region has allowed me to gain insights into its unique issues and the challenges that pharma companies face,” Mr. Jacombs says. “I look forward to further driving Kantar Health‘s commitment to APMEA, ensuring that we continue to provide the local understanding as well as global expertise to maximize our clients’ growth in this ever-changing region.”