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GLOBAL
GLOBAL

Jennifer Matthews
Global CEO & President
Jennifer has led the transformation of The Bloc from a US-focused agency to a fully integrated global company. A dynamic leader, Jennifer’s vision to cement healthy change is activated via breakthrough initiatives that weave BE-COMMS strategy and flawless execution across customer segments and channels worldwide.

Stephanie Berman
Global Chief Creative Officer
Stephanie fosters environments where change-making creativity can thrive. She is recognized as an exceptional mentor and strong collaborator, galvanizing teams to deliver both brilliant work and business results. She is regularly invited to serve on award show juries, most recently for Cannes Lions, Clio Health, New York Festivals, and London International Awards.

Nina Gabrielsen
VP, Global Business Director
Nina is the connective tissue of The Bloc global network. She is passionate about creating value, fostering integration, and accelerating growth across our 20+ locations worldwide. With over a decade of experience and a diverse skill set, Nina leads and executes strategic initiatives with a collaborative spirit, navigating high-complexity environments with ease.

Susan Miller
Founder
The Bloc is the result of a lifelong ambition for Susan. She co-founded The Bloc in July 2000 and cemented the foundation of an agency with P.R.I.D.E. (Passion, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence). As a recognized industry leader, she has built the road for others to follow and find their dream.

Rico Viray
Founder
The Bloc embodies Rico’s vision for building a place where caring, creative talent comes together to be great and do good. He co-founded The Bloc in July 2000 and remains focused on inspiring and empowering Blocers to tackle ever-changing global health issues in ways that truly make a difference in all of our lives.
AMERICAS
NORTH AMERICA

Matt Silver
President, NY
Matt brings a diverse set of abilities and experiences, spanning business strategy, customer engagement, client management, growth, and operations. For more than 20 years, Matt has successfully led multidisciplinary teams in the agency space to drive growth for his clients and the organizations he works for and remains truly passionate about building world-class brands in the health and wellness space.

Adam Hessel
Head of Creative and
Experience, NY
Adam constantly pushes the boundaries of creativity, breaks barriers, and finds bigger and bolder ideas to drive transformational change. His work has received numerous awards from top shows including Cannes Lions, The One Show, Clio Awards, D&AD, New York Festivals, Andy’s, London International Awards, and The Creative Floor.

Dan Sontupe
President, The Value Builders
Dan has spent his professional career in the healthcare industry focused on managed markets and payer marketing. His unique experience includes stints with payers, manufacturers, and consulting firms. As a market access thought leader, he’s been featured in Medical Marketing & Media, PharmaVOICE, and PM360. He currently serves on the Editorial Advisory Board of First Report Managed Care.
EUROPE
EUROPE

Alessandro Seveso
Chief Executive Officer, Milan
Alessandro is a pharmacist with 20+ years of experience, working first within pharma and biotech companies, then as an entrepreneur and agency leader. Today, he helms The Bloc in Milan and Basel. A passionate and authentic leader, who easily puts himself in the customer's shoes, Alessandro loves working with people, ideas, and emotions to drive positive behavior and impact change.

James March
Managing Director, London
James brings 20+ years of experience as a healthcare communications leader, starting on the client side before making the switch to agency where he led global AOR business across advertising, digital, PR, and branding in networks and independents. James is a business and communication strategist with a passion for how ideas and creativity can inspire behavior change.
AMEA
AMEA

Chew Siew Wyn
Business Unit Director, Singapore
Wyn brings over a decade of experience in medical education, communication, and consumer healthcare, working with global pharmaceutical clients as well as those across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and emerging markets. She excels in building strong partnerships, driving business growth, and delivering award-winning projects, leveraging her strategic mindset and diverse expertise to achieve impactful change for clients.

Magdalene Chu
Senior Director, Medical Strategy, Hong Kong
Magdalene finds the best way to help our clients advance care and improve patient health. With 15 years’ experience in medical communications, she has designed award-winning events and supported publications in top-tier journals, resulting in tangible patient care advancement across many therapy areas. Before joining The Bloc, Magdalene built and led medical writing teams in London, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore.

Katz Rayos del Sol
VP, Senior Director, Manila
In her 18+ years of experience in the industry, Katz has always been drawn toward ways to make things better. Since joining The Bloc in 2014, she has worked with different Bloc offices to streamline onboarding, increase capabilities, and drive excellence across the board. Today, she leads our team in Manila, playing an important role in supporting our network agencies around the world.