As lead of GCI Health Japan, Chitose oversees one of the agency’s fastest growing markets. Throughout her 20-year career, Chitose has advised many of the world’s largest healthcare companies across the spectrum of corporate, product and internal communications with a strong focus on telling the rational, emotional and societal narratives for healthcare professionals, patients, policymakers and general audiences.

Kath is known for her ability to bring creativity into the everyday. She inspires clients and teams to think differently, delivering award-winning, transformational campaigns for world-leading healthcare companies and brands. Recognized by PRWeek UK as one of the most influential people in healthcare communications, Kath has been the driving force behind GCI Health’s rapid expansion in Europe and the Middle East. Throughout a stellar 25-year career, she has transformed companies and their brands through incisive, integrated communication strategies at the forefront of healthcare.

Eddie is a regional health communications and policy specialist with over 15 years’ experience across Asia-Pacific, advising corporate affairs teams in the pharmaceutical, diagnostics, imaging and health financing sectors. A former journalist and senior editor for top-tier media across Australia, Hong Kong and Cambodia, Eddie brings a deep understanding of health systems, policy dynamics and strategic storytelling to his work. Eddie has recently landed on Campaign Asia’s 40 Under 40 list and was the 2024 Health Industry Hub PR Agency Individual of the Year.