Slade (pictured right) joined Purdie Pascoe in September 2021 and was previously an associate director.

Newton (pictured left) has been at the business since January 2021, and his prior role was research manager.

Purdie Pascoe is a boutique agency focused on pharmaceuticals, medical devices, precision medicine and in-vitro diagnostics.

Marianne Purdie, co-founder at Purdie Pascoe, said: “Vanessa and Seb have become important members of the team and the contribution that they have both made since joining us has been outstanding. We are delighted to be able to recognise this by promoting them both.”