Starkey Appoints Luke Hellier as Government Affairs Director

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN — Starkey, a global leader in hearing technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Luke Hellier (pictured above) 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,” said Michael Scholl, Chief Business Development Officer and Executive Vice President of Corporate Relations at Starkey. “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.”

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.

For more information, please visit the Starkey website.