NEW YORK: Burson-Marsteller has appointed David Zitlow as US chair of its healthcare practice and Lisa Davidson as deputy US chair.
Zitlow's duties were previously performed on an interim basis by Helene Ellison, who will continue in her role as global healthcare chair. Zitlow will report to Ellison and US CEO Dave DenHerder.
Ellison took over US healthcare duties from Chris Foster, who left the position in 2010 for a role at consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton.
Zitlow joined Burson last November ...