(l-r) James Wright, Annabelle Gigliotti, Sarah Smith.
Sarah Smith has taken the reins at Havas Group’s entertainment communications consultancy Organic Pacific after cancer diagnosis for founding managing partner Annabelle Gigliotti.
Gigliotti appointed colleague Smith acting managing partner so she can focus on treatment following stage four colon cancer diagnosis. She has completed a first round of chemo, with positive results.
Smith’s 20-plus year entertainment industry career includes roles as Foxtel Group Director of Communications and PR, Stan Head of PR - Entertainment & Sport, as well as stints with Endemol Shine, Warner Bros. Entertainment, ITV Studio Australia and Universal Music.
“I had NO symptoms apart from being tired all the time - and who in our industry isn’t?” Gigliotti said.
“I’m open about my diagnosis because I want to encourage as many people to get checked as possible, particularly as rates of cancer for those in their 30s and 40s are increasing exponentially, and are too young for standard screenings.”
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