Rutherford (pictured) joins from PRMA Consulting where she spent 11 years building a network of influential payer and KOL advisors to support all aspects of primary research. She spent her early career as a film and TV producer, working with small advertising agencies, branding consultancies, and broadcasters including BBC and ITV and as commissioning editor at the Discovery Channel.

She will be reporting into senior account director Asma Shirazi, as part of the client services team and will be generating new ideas for client campaigns, as well as managing accounts.

Commenting on the new hire, Page & Page and Partners’ client services director Rachel Harris, said: “We are excited to welcome Sophie on board at Page & Page and Partners. Sophie brings unique experience and skills which will compliment and further strengthen our wonderful team. 

“We’ve got some exciting projects on the horizon as we continue our exceptional period of growth, and we are looking forward to Sophie being part of our future success.”