MM+M's 40 Under 40 Class of 2025

In its sixth year, MM+M proudly unveils the 40 Under 40 honorees, showcasing the brightest young talent across the health and wellness industry. This prestigious program celebrates individuals from various sectors including pharma, biotech, medical marketing, and health media.

Jameson Fleming, editor-in-chief of MM+M, states, “The future of the industry is in good hands. We saw an array of talent making an impact within the walls of the largest pharma brands in the business. Their partners are also home to rising stars who are transforming this industry in the age of AI.”

Honorees of 2025

The honorees will be celebrated at an event on February 11 in New York City. Here are this year’s standout individuals:

• Ashley Allan: Executive Director for CAH Brand Marketing, Neurocrine Biosciences
• Anindita Banerjee: EVP, Client Services, Relevate Health
• Elizabeth Beringer: President, Spring & Bond
• Romain Bogaerts: VP, Product, Swoop
• Bruno Brasileiro: Chief Creative Officer, Calcium+Company
• Carly Bucheister: Group SVP, RxMosaic
• Yashina Burns: VP, Legal and Privacy, DeepIntent
• Matt Cardia: Director, Global Marketing, Multiple Myeloma (HEME), Johnson & Johnson
• Michael Caruso: SVP, Director of Biddable Media, SSCG Media Group
• Issy Cohen: Solutions Engineer, PurpleLab
• Joey Cohen: Executive Director, Flora Management
• Michael DiSalvo: EVP, Ogilvy Health
• Kate Gattuso Duffy: Global Lead, Media Measurement, Optimization and Web Analytics, Pfizer
• David Fowler: Senior Group Director, Communication Design, Initiative
• Jigar Gohel: Business Director, MedTrix Healthcare
• Briana Hecht: VP, Medical Strategy Director, VML Health
• Stacey Heiden: VP, Platform Partnerships, Health Union
• Meredith Horton: VP, Consumer Health and Wellness Sales, GoodRx
• Sharita Howe: Associate Director, Partner Development and Strategy, NCODA
• Amber Hyatt: Marketing Director, Acuvue Loyalty Solutions, Johnson & Johnson
• Vikrum Ingle: Group Product Director, Neuroscience Franchise Strategy, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
• Rasika Iyer: Head of Global Commercial Business Partnering and Procurement, Gilead Sciences
• Mary James: Head of Insights and Analytics, Real Chemistry
• Jaycee Kaufman: Scientist, Klick Health
• Inder Kochar: Executive Director — Global Head, Commercial Data and Digital Innovation, Kite Pharma
• Nicole Lodowski: Managing Director, Petauri
• Jennifer Loga: VP, Client Insights and Analytics, DeepIntent
• Chris Mansi: CEO and Co-founder, Viz.ai
• Italia Marr (Mombello): Director of Media Strategy, Greater Than One
• Mnwabisi Mbangata: Associate Director, Market Access Strategy, Vertex Pharmaceuticals
• Darcy McCarthy: Group Client Director, McKinney
• Stephen Minasvand: Cofounder, Design, Minds + Assembly
• Alia Mohsen: SVP, Boston Digital Health Lead, Weber Shandwick
• Priyanka Patel: Managing Director, Medical Strategy, BGB Group
• Shivani Patel: Senior Director, Business Development, ConnectiveRx
• Caty Reid: VP, Growth and Patient Experience, Probably Genetic
• Michael Reynolds: Head of Omnichannel, U.S. Biopharmaceuticals Business Unit, AstraZeneca
• Arber Shehu: Associate Medical Director, AstraZeneca
• Christie Volke: VP, Media Strategy, AbelsonTaylor Group
• Sheldon Zhai: Founder and President, Supreme Group

Special thanks to this year’s jury, which included past award winners and industry leaders, ensuring a fair and insightful selection process.