Type Of Business:
Health care consulting and marketing company
Expertise:
Global client development
Major Product/SVS:
Brand and stakeholder management; Commercial development; Marketing research and consultation
Hobbies/Sports:
International travel; Marathon running; Languages
Education Degrees:
MBA in Marketing, University of Miami (1997); Master of Science in International Business, University of Miami (1997); Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology, The University of Kansas (1993)
Affiliations Awards:
Healthcare Businesswomen's Association; EphMRA; Tampa General Hospital; Women's Leadership Council; Ovarian Cancer Society
Charity:
Volunteer, Healthcare Businesswomen's Association; EphMRA
Number Of Years In Profession:
15
Number Of Years In Current Position:
14
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her cultural sensitivity, passion, hard work and persistence.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through her interest, educational background and inquisitiveness about behavior.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Rigney VerPlanck has been with Kantar Health for 14 years and has gone through four mergers.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Leading a major client globally; Ensuring global consistency and excellence in both meeting and exceeding this client's business needs; Managing revenue across the world and the relationship with the client
Awards/Honors:
Various Awards, Kantar Health
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Rigney VerPlanck hopes to run an emerging company.