SINGAPORE, July 7 — Real Chemistry, a global leader in AI- and insights-driven healthcare communications, today announced the acquisition of Spurwing Communications, establishing the company’s first Asia Pacific (APAC) strategic hub in Singapore. This milestone strengthens Real Chemistry’s global strategy and presence in APAC, enhancing its ability to support healthcare organizations. Combining deep market expertise with globally integrated capabilities across analytics, medical communications, advertising and strategic communications, the company is well positioned to deliver more connected, local insight-driven support — ultimately helping clients better reach and engage healthcare professionals, patients and caregivers across the region.
“APAC is fast becoming one of the most dynamic and strategically important regions for healthcare innovation and access to life-improving therapies,” said Kath Harrison, Group President, International Growth at Real Chemistry. “By bringing Spurwing into Real Chemistry, we’re expanding our presence in the region and deepening our ability to help clients drive measurable impact by delivering more connected, data-driven and culturally relevant engagement across these key markets.”
Founded in Singapore, Spurwing Communications is a leading agency with an established track record advising pharmaceutical and healthcare organizations — as well as clients across a broader range of industries — throughout APAC. The company is known for high-impact strategic counsel across integrated communications, medical affairs and its nuanced understanding of the region’s diverse and evolving market environments.
Emma Thompson, Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Spurwing Communications, will continue to lead the business as President, APAC Growth, reporting to Harrison. “Joining Real Chemistry allows us to broaden what we can offer clients, while staying grounded in the strong regional expertise and senior counsel for which our clients value us,” said Thompson. “I’m extremely proud of what we have achieved as a team and excited for the next phase of our growth as part of Real Chemistry. We will continue to support our existing clients while expanding our APAC presence and adding capabilities — including analytics and AI — to enhance our connected, comprehensive regional offerings.”
“Real Chemistry’s acquisition of Spurwing Communications is an important step in our global growth strategy,” said Shankar Narayanan, CEO of Real Chemistry. “We’re continuing to invest in the capabilities and regions that matter most to our clients as they navigate growing global commercialization challenges. Strengthening our presence in APAC allows us to better support clients across the full lifecycle — from strategy through engagement — in one of the most dynamic healthcare markets in the world.”
Additional hires and market expansion plans are expected to be announced over the coming months, as Real Chemistry continues to scale its regional hub model and affiliate network across key international markets.