Rees (pictured) has more than 30 years’ experience in the healthcare research industry having previously worked at Cello Health Insights and Research Partnership, as well as client side with Wyeth (now Pfizer).

She has experience across both qualitative and quantitative methodologies in a wide range of therapy areas with full global reach and a more recent focus in emerging markets, which she will continue in her new role.

Christine Dalzell, global managing director, said: “Sue’s skills and talents will be put to great use as HRW moves into the next phase of our strategic growth. I’m thrilled she is joining us and look forward to working with her and the rest of the leadership team to drive HRW onward and upward.”

Rees added: “I am delighted to be joining the team at HRW at such a key stage in the company’s development. HRW has always been in my sights as a forward-thinking organisation who constantly innovate and use sophisticated research approaches to understand behaviour more deeply.”