Starkey has appointed Luke Hellier as its new government affairs director. In this newly created role, Hellier will be tasked with enhancing Starkey’s advocacy efforts, working to advance policies that improve patient access to hearing healthcare while ensuring hearing professionals remain at the center of the process.
According to the company, with more than a decade of experience in public affairs and strategic communications, Hellier has a proven track record of building relationships with advocating for and championing initiatives that benefit patients. Most recently, he served as a senior account executive at a prominent public affairs firm, where he developed advocacy strategies for major industry organizations, including Amazon, the National Marine Manufacturers Association, and Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America.
“At Starkey, we’ve long been committed to advocating for policies that support innovation and improve access to hearing healthcare,” says Michael Scholl, chief business development officer and executive vice president of Corporate Relations at Starkey. “Luke’s leadership will help us continue our efforts on Capitol Hill and beyond, ensuring patients have access to the life-changing hearing technology they need, with hearing professionals guiding them every step of the way.”
According to the company, Hellier’s appointment reinforces Starkey’s commitment to hearing health advocacy. Through initiatives like Listen Carefully, Starkey is actively working to raise awareness about hearing health, promote pro-patient legislation, and ensure that individuals have access to the care they need. By strengthening relationships with policymakers and industry leaders, Hellier stands to play a critical role in furthering these efforts.
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