Our Leadership

Get to know the EVERSANA Executive Team and the leaders of EVERSANA INTOUCH who inspire us to create a healthier world for all.

AGENCY OPERATIONS

Faruk Capan

Chief Executive Officer, EVERSANA INTOUCH & Chief Innovation Officer, EVERSANA

Faruk began his first business at age nine and went on to create MSWatch.com – the first and largest online community for people living with multiple sclerosis ­– before founding Intouch in 1999. Today, he leads thousands of employees around the globe with a focus on bold innovation in a people-first environment. He is equally passionate about sports and shoes (whether the shoes are sporty or not).

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Roberto Ascione

President, Health Innovation

Roberto is a pioneer in digital health and a recognized thought leader, people-inspiring founder, serial entrepreneur and global manager. Trained as a medical doctor and in marketing communications, his passion for medicine, computer science and human-technology interactions have led to his lifelong commitment and dedication to the advancement and spread of digital healthcare. He holds a strong belief that digital innovations and technology will be the most impactful drivers of change in healthcare.

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Justin Chase

EVP, Media

A proven social media thought leader focused on unique solutions impacting healthcare, Justin solves problems through sustainable and economically viable innovations. Before joining Intouch, he was instrumental in creating the social capability for Digitas Health New York and was the founder of global agency Hypertonic. Justin is a trained gourmet chef, having studied at the French Culinary Institute.

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Boris Kushkuley, PhD

President, Commercial & Consulting Services

Boris leads our strategic services, including strategic planning, content strategy, CX, market access, and medical communications. He joined Intouch in 2014 to help build its strategic capabilities, establish our East Coast operation and lead the NYC office. Previously, he spent more than a decade at Ogilvy CommonHealth, leveraging hands-on technology and leadership experience in healthcare startups providing services to Fortune 500 companies. Boris is a PM360 Innovator of the Year and one of PharmaVOICE magazine’s Top 100 Most Inspiring People in Life Sciences. With a broad international background, he is fluent in three languages (four, if you count multichannel marketing, which we do).

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Susan Perlbachs

Chief Creative Officer

Susan brings nearly 20 years of experience driving award-winning creative for major US and global brands. Susan earned a BA in diplomacy and world affairs and has been named one of PharmaVOICE magazine’s Top 100 Most Inspiring People in Life Sciences. Her philosophy is simple and effective: Be hard on the work. Be good to the people. Susan’s go-to karaoke song is “I Love Rock ’n Roll” by Joan Jett.

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Angela Tenuta

President, Agency

Angela is responsible for our US-based business portfolios and best-in-class client service department. She has a proven track record of building integrated teams, pushing for novel approaches, and “stopping at nothing to deliver great work.” With over 20 years of marketing experience in the healthcare vertical, Angela has led our industry and our clients through many firsts. She has also opened four of Intouch’s six US locations. Angela has been recognized by our industry as a Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association Luminary, a PM360 Elite 100, Elite Mentor, and Trailblazer. She keeps us on our toes while relying on her ballerina background to balance challenges and lead with grace.

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SHARED SERVICES

Brady Walcott

Chief Growth Officer

Brady boasts 25+ years of experience in helping healthcare clients make decisions that have impact on their business and the customers they serve. He spent nearly a decade leading strategic marketing and development initiatives at AstraZeneca and held executive positions at MEplusYOU (formerly imc2) and IOMEDIA. As EVERSANA INTOUCH® continues to expand globally, Brady is charged with leading growth strategies across affiliates for the US, EU, APAC, and LATAM. When Brady’s not juggling new business, he’s doing his best to keep up with his twins.

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