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Photosound Pharma Tradeshows & Events

GlaxoSmithKline respiratory congress, early 2000s

GlaxoSmithKline respiratory congress, early 2000s

GlaxoSmithKline NASCAR activation, early 2000s

GlaxoSmithKline NASCAR activation, early 2000s

Backstage with NASCAR driver Bobby Labonte

Backstage with NASCAR driver Bobby Labonte

Merck, Sharp & Dohme flagship launch booth at EULAR, early 2000s

Merck, Sharp & Dohme flagship launch booth at EULAR, early 2000s

Merck Sharp & Dohme cardiology congress, early 2000s

Merck Sharp & Dohme cardiology congress, early 2000s

Bristol-Myers Squibb  cardiology congress, early 2000s

Bristol-Myers Squibb cardiology congress, early 2000s

Two weeks into my first proper job, Singapore

Two weeks into my first proper job, Singapore

Summary

Directed the global experiential delivery for a blue-chip pharmaceutical roster, progressing from UK-based Producer for GlaxoSmithKline and Bristol-Myers Squibb to Senior Account Director in the United States.

Tasked with leading the agency’s largest global account (Merck, Sharp & Dohme) and directing the GSK NASCAR mobile brand experience tour to anchor the firm’s North American footprint.

The Sharp End

Business & Design Leadership: Acted as the primary strategic lead and stakeholder manager for the $4M+ annual MSD account; leading a team of producers while working closely with spatial designers, developers and graphic designers to deliver large-scale experiential environments.

Directed budgets, scheduling and creative delivery to ensure every physical and interactive touchpoint aligned with the client’s brand and commercial objectives.

Global Operational Oversight: Led the strategic planning and on-site delivery of large-scale pharmaceutical congress environments across 20+ global cities annually.

Directed external production partners to transform conceptual designs into fully realised brand environments under intense timelines; from international medical congresses to national US roadshows.

The Impact

Commercial Partnership: Secured the long-term stability of the US operation through high-level stakeholder retention and the sustained growth of the flagship $4M+ MSD mandate; providing the primary commercial engine for the North American office following its establishment.

Strategic Versatility: Successfully expanded the firm’s pharmaceutical congress expertise into mobile brand activation; directing the GSK NASCAR experience tour and demonstrating that the Photosound methodology could scale into high-impact national consumer roadshows.

Tactical Rigour: Developed a reputation for resolving complex logistical and operational challenges before they impacted client delivery; helping maintain long-term relationships across high-pressure pharmaceutical environments.

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Martin Potter is a Basel-based Integrated Creative Leader bridging Strategic Communications, Brand Experience, Digital, UX, GenAI & Experiential Marketing with global experience spanning Bain & Company, Jack Morton Worldwide and Novartis. Copyright 2026