Bill Veltre brings nearly two decades of deep expertise in healthcare marketing and media, shaped by both personal insight and a consistent record of leadership across the industry. As Executive Vice President and Head of Media at Deerfield Group, he oversees the agency’s media vision, driving innovation, rigor, and measurable impact for clients navigating an increasingly complex healthcare landscape.

Bill’s background spans media, marketing, and analytics, with key roles at organizations including Elsevier, Digitas Health, WPP/CMI, Publicis Health Media, AbbVie (formerly Allergan), and Bristol Myers Squibb. His career reflects a commitment to elevating marketing performance while keeping patient needs at the center. At AbbVie, he led high‑visibility patient marketing efforts for the launch of QULIPTA and spearheaded paid promotion for UBRELVY in the migraine category—initiatives that remain among his proudest accomplishments.

A two‑time award‑winning podcast guest, Bill is known for his straightforward, transparent perspective on the realities of modern pharma marketing. Earlier in his career, he began as a first‑grade teacher, a foundation that continues to shape his communication style and ability to make complex topics accessible, engaging, and actionable.

Bill lives near Doylestown, PA, with his husband, Matt—an ICU nurse—their dog, Stella, and their son, Christopher. They enjoy time at the Jersey Shore, being with extended family, and staying closely connected to a core circle of lifelong friends.