As Global Chief Solutions & Innovation Officer at VML Health, Nadine Leonard’s role is dedicated to shaping the future of health marketing, driving the development and commercialization of next-generation solutions for the network’s pharma and healthcare clients. Reporting to CEO she strategically connects health, data, technology, and creativity across VML and WPP to deliver integrated client solutions that anticipate market needs and accelerate growth within the dynamic healthcare landscape.

Bringing over three decades of marketing expertise, including 25 years in digital and 15 in healthcare, Nadine is a recognized industry leader renowned for her strategic foresight, commercial pragmatism, and unwavering commitment to innovation.

Before joining VML Health, Nadine served as Therapeutic Area Lead at Publicis, where she notably led Pfizer’s Oncology business unit within the CoLab agency. In this capacity, she managed creative and media agency-of-record (AOR) responsibilities across a portfolio of over 25 global brands, successfully leveraging data for omni-channel plans and integrating specialized production to drive marketing efficiency. Prior to that, as President of Heartbeat, she spearheaded its significant growth, multiplying its annual revenue sevenfold from $10M to $75M, a key factor in its subsequent acquisition by Publicis. During her tenure, she actively cultivated an enriching and positive work environment, prioritizing team development and fostering a collaborative culture. She pioneered an EHR/Health IT specialty practice and built a standalone clinical trial agency capability in the U.S.

Recognized by MM+M as both a "Woman of Distinction" and an inductee into the Hall of Femme, Nadine is celebrated for her dedication to mentoring the next generation of healthcare marketers and her inclusive leadership, which fostered a community vastly more diverse than its peers. Her insights have been featured in leading industry publications including AdAge, MM+M, Pharmaceutical Executive, and MedAdNews.

When she’s not shaping the future of health solutions, Nadine champions work-life balance, enjoying time with her family on Long Island or at the beach, her definitive "happy place."