EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA – Starkey has announce the appointment of Luke Hellier as its new Government Affairs Director. In this newly created role, Hellier will enhance Starkey’s advocacy efforts, working to advance policies that improve patient access to hearing healthcare while ensuring hearing professionals remain at the center of the process.
With more than a decade of experience in public affairs and strategic communications, Hellier has a proven track record of building relationships with advocating for and championing initiatives that benefit patients. Most recently, he served as a Senior Account Executive at a prominent public affairs firm, where he developed advocacy strategies for major industry organizations, including Amazon, the National Marine Manufacturers Association, and Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America.
“At Starkey, we’ve long been committed to advocating for policies that support innovation and improve access to hearing healthcare. Luke’s leadership will help us continue our efforts on Capitol Hill and beyond, ensuring patients have access to the life-changing hearing technology they need, with hearing professionals guiding them every step of the way.”
–Michael Scholl, Chief Business Development Officer and EVP of Corporate Relations at Starkey
Hellier’s appointment reinforces Starkey’s commitment to being a leading voice in hearing health advocacy. Through initiatives like Listen Carefully, Starkey is actively working to raise awareness about hearing health, promote pro-patient legislation, and ensure that individuals have access to the care they need.
By strengthening relationships with policymakers and industry leaders, Hellier will play a critical role in furthering these efforts and advancing Starkey’s mission of connecting people through better hearing.
About Starkey
Starkey is a privately held, global hearing technology company headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Founded by Bill Austin in 1967, Starkey is known for its innovative design, development and distribution of comprehensive digital hearing systems. Led today by President and CEO Brandon Sawalich, Starkey is the only American-owned provider of hearing technologies. The company has more than 5,000 employees, operates 29 facilities and does business in more than 100 markets worldwide. Learn more at starkey.com.
Source: Starkey
