Hester de Voogd is director of communication for Europe and Canada at MSD, a global research-driven pharmaceutical company. In The Netherlands MSD is one of the largest en more diverse pharma companies employing about 5500 people. Prior to taking up her current role, Hester was the corporate communications manager at United Pan Europe Communications and the corporate communications manager at the Ministry of Justice in the Government of Netherlands. She has also held an earlier role as communication research and development officer at DSM.