OVID Health has appointed Davide Scalenghe as Head of Global Strategy & Partnerships. In his new role, Scalenghe will focus on expanding the agency’s international footprint across public affairs, communications, advocacy and patient engagement.
Scalenghe brings more than 25 years’ experience operating at the intersection of communications, public affairs, media, advocacy and international strategy.
He will focus on building strategic partnerships, strengthening senior advisory capabilities and developing integrated programmes across policy, advocacy, reputation and stakeholder engagement.
Scalenghe was previously Head of Global Public Health at Edelman. Earlier roles span humanitarian field communications with Médecins Sans Frontières in the Democratic Republic of Congo, international development advisory work across Africa and Asia with the Gates Foundation and UNAIDS, and journalism and broadcasting with CNN, Discovery and Al Gore’s Current TV.
Jenny Ousbey, CEO and Founder of OVID Health, said: “Davide brings a rare combination of strategic intelligence, international experience and creative communications thinking. He has an exceptional track record advising senior leaders and institutions.”
Davide Scalenghe, Head of Global Strategy & Partnerships, said: “I’ve spent much of my career working in environments where communications is not simply about visibility, but about trust, legitimacy and the ability to move people and systems towards action. What drew me to OVID is their fresh approach and their deep sector expertise, alongside the opportunity to build something highly strategic, agile and internationally relevant.”