Centron, a full-service, wholly integrated healthcare communications firm, has announced the hiring of Stacey Gandler as executive vice president, managing director, Public Relations. In her role, Gandler will focus on strategic growth initiatives, executive-level client counsel and business development, reporting to Centron Public Relations President Erinn White.

“Stacey’s experience makes her an ideal addition to Centron Public Relations because she has a track record of creating innovative solutions for brands that help clients measurably meet commercial goals,” said Erinn White, president of Centron Public Relations. “I am confident these qualities, combined with her commitment and drive, will have a major impact on the continued growth of Centron Public Relations.”

Gandler joins Centron Public Relations with two decades of communications experience gained primarily at Omnicom agencies. As managing director at Rx Mosaic Health, she was instrumental in the agency’s growth trajectory; she drove strategy, oversaw global business and obtained broad-based experience in integrated marketing communications. Most recently, she founded Gandler PR, a specialty health and wellness consultancy.

“As an agency PR veteran, Stacey has the right background necessary to manage the team and maintain strong client relations, elevating Centron Public Relations to the next level,” added Marcia McLaughlin, chief executive officer of Centron.

Added Gandler, "I am delighted to join the Centron Public Relations team, particularly now as the healthcare communications industry is at a critical inflection point requiring fresh approaches and new thinking to support patients and the healthcare professionals that treat them.”