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Audrey Whaley Abernathy

Go-getter · DISC type d
VP, Global Head of Communications and Government Affairs at ViiV Healthcare
📍 United Kingdom

Audrey is a communications executive with 25 years of experience, specializing in the healthcare sector. As VP at ViiV Healthcare and GSK Global Health, she leads global communications and government affairs, excelling in highly-regulated and complex environments.

Inspired by the resilience of the HIV community, Audrey is passionate about challenging stigma through powerful storytelling and community engagement. This is showcased in projects like ViiVs "Challenging Stigma" garden, which brings scientific progress and community passion to life.

She was deeply involved in creating an award-winning garden at a major flower show to help challenge public stigma around HIV.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
VP, Global Head of Communications and Government Affairs
Job Level
Senior
Location
United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Audrey shows up

Self-Confident
Challenger
Decisive

They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.

Priorities

Topics Audrey cares about

HIV Advocacy
Her work and posts demonstrate a profound commitment to ending the HIV epidemic and supporting the community through science and advocacy.
Combating Stigma
Passionate about changing perceptions, she highlights stories and creates initiatives like the 'Challenging Stigma' garden to fight prejudice against people with HIV.
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Career

Work history

6-2024
VP, Global Head of Communications and Government Affairs
ViiV Healthcare
4-2022
VP, US communications and external affairs
ViiV Healthcare
1-2019
Head, US Communications and External Affairs, ViiV Healthcare
ViiV Healthcare
8-2018
Head, US Communications
ViiV Healthcare
1-2015 - 7-2018
Executive Director, Public Affairs
Bristol-Myers Squibb
In the press

Media appearances

Audrey Abernathy – ViiV Healthcare Leadership Profile. Featured in ViiV Healthcare (official website)
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Education

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Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

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