Key Staff
Meet our communications experts – Red Door Communications (RDC)
With a team of senior consultants in ethical and consumer health brands both locally and internationally, you can rest assured our team offers the insight and professional experience you need.
Catherine Warne
Managing Director & Founder
Catherine has over 20 years’ healthcare communications experience in ethical and over-the-counter (OTC) medicine, patient advocacy and issues management. She set up the Healthcare Communications Association (HCA) in 2000 and was voted Communiquétor of the Year 2005. Catherine has worked with blue-chip clients in most therapeutic areas.
Catherine Oliver
Deputy Managing Director
Catherine is responsible for the UK ethical business, managing a portfolio of clients and brands. She has experience working with third party organisations to understand and implement change in healthcare policy. Catherine was named Communiqué Young Achiever in 2004 and sits on the Healthcare Communications Association’s recruitment subcommittee.
Julia Harries
Director of Client Strategy & Founder
Julia is responsible for the consumer healthcare and digital business. She directs client strategy for teams across the portfolio, establishing and capitalising on development opportunities and advising on the pharmaceutical industry’s code of practice. Julia sits on the HCA’s Executive Committee and chairs its training subcommittee.
Phil Sheldon
Director, International
Phil is responsible for the international healthcare business, and has more than 25 years’ experience in global corporate and agency PR and marketing. He has worked in PR and strategic communications with emphasis on global product launches. Phil has experience in media/speaker training, issues management and crisis communication.
Simon Warne
Marketing & Media Director
Former health journalist Simon has a wealth of editorial and publishing experience mainly on medical magazines. He advises on media strategy, develops press materials and websites, and conducts media/message training for healthcare professionals, patients, organisations, researchers, senior industry spokespeople and celebrities.
Paul Turnbull
Finance Director
Paul is responsible for the company’s financial reporting to Creston plc. Paul has implemented financial and time management systems for revenue recognition, performance tracking and resourcing allocation. Paul is also responsible for finance training for all staff. Paul is a member of the Chartered Institute for Management Accountants.