Kathy Delaney, global chief creative officer of Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness and Jeremy Perrott, global chief creative officer of McCann Health have been named as the inaugural jury presidents for the Cannes Lions Health festival.

The two day event celebrating creative communications in pharma, healthcare and wellness takes place on 13-14 June.

“I am extremely honoured to accept this position as leader of the jury for these prestigious and exciting new awards,” said Delaney.

“Lions Health is an exciting opportunity to showcase the work that’s pushing the boundaries of creativity in products and services that empower people to lead longer and fuller lives. It will be truly inspiring to see them recognised and I can’t wait to see the work.”

Jeremy Perrot said: “Our jobs as first-ever Cannes Lions Health presidents is to set the criteria and standard from which all future Lions Health juries will evolve. To have your work judged in this premier festival will be an achievement.”

He added: “ To win a Health Lion will be a privilege. To be valued and cherished. But winning a Health Lion will not be easy as it represents the best work on the global stage. There will be no middle ground.”
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