Commenting on her departure, Brearley told PRWeek: “It has been an amazing six years at Portland – the work and the team are exceptional. At the beginning of the year, when I first decided it was time for a new challenge, the world was a completely different place. Everything has been turned on its head and authentic communications matters more than ever before.”
Brearley has appeared in PRWeek’s ‘Top Ten in healthcare and pharma comms’ for the past three years.
Career path
Brealey, who has a PhD in biophysics, began her comms career more than 20 years ago as an account manager at The Workhouse, before moving to Sante Communications. More senior roles followed, including as vice-president of health at Waggener Edstrom and director at Publicis Resolute, before she joined Portland. Brearley was promoted from senior partner to managing partner at the agency in January this year.
Fresh direction
Commenting on her future plans, Brearley added: “I am going to take some time to think about what is next and reflect on how our industry could do so much better.”
Portland was contacted by PRWeek but did not respond to a request for comment on Brearley’s departure or her replacement.
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