Arun Divakaruni, Ph.D.
CEO
Avant Healthcare
Arun is the CEO of Avant Healthcare and leads the scientific and medical programming, developing solutions for the firm’s roster of clients. Prior to joining Avant Healthcare, Arun spent more than a decade at Weber Shandwick, where he served as EVP of healthcare and as the global head of healthcare innovation. He brings an industry-awarded track record of scientific and medical storytelling programming expertise to Avant Healthcare. He has counseled blue-chip, midsize and emerging biopharmaceutical companies across a variety of issues, including scientific, policy and commercial strategy around the world. Arun’s client work has received recognition from many industry awards, including several Clios. In 2016, PRWeek named Arun one of its esteemed “40 under 40” award recipients. Arun earned his Ph.D. in biochemistry and molecular biology from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he was recognized for his achievements in scientific research in antibiotic target research and classroom instruction. He also holds a bachelor of science degree in molecular, cell and developmental biology from the same institution.
Greta Rybicki
VP
Avant Healthcare
Greta provides senior leadership across strategy and client services, driving transformative ideas to advance medical education and engagement beyond traditional channels. Greta leads a team of highly passionate, intelligent individuals dedicated to improving patient lives. Greta has 14 years of experience working with pharmaceutical, medical and life sciences clients, serving brands in immunology, oncology, virology and cardiology.
Patrick Kelley
Chief creative officer
Avant Healthcare
Patrick has more than 20 years of experience originating award-winning creative across digital and traditional platforms. He has held creative leadership roles at J. Walter Thompson, TMP Worldwide and Big YAM, the Parsons Agency with numerous creative excellence awards and numerous achievements in building and growing household name brands across a multitude of channels and platforms.