# Andrea F. Rabney

> Andrea F. Rabney is the New York-based co-founder and Chair of Argot Partners, the strategic communications consultancy she established with David M. F. Pitts in 2007. A former compliance analyst with legal training, she led corporate communications at ImClone Systems for 13 years before building Argot. After serving as CEO, she moved to Chair in the 2026 leadership transition and continues to advise clients.

- **Role:** Co-founder and Chair at Argot Partners
- **Organizations:** Argot Partners, Danforth Health, ImClone Systems (former employer), Smith Barney Shearson Inc. (former employer), Life Science Cares New York (Board of Advisors)
- **Education:** Bachelor of Arts, Boston University, Juris Doctor, Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
- **Known for:** Co-founded Argot Partners in 2007 and led the business through its acquisition by Danforth., Has advised more than 300 biopharmaceutical clients since Argot’s formation, according to Danforth’s biography., Led corporate communications at ImClone Systems for 13 years.

## Career timeline

- **—** — Began her career as a compliance analyst at Smith Barney Shearson Inc.
- **1993** — Admitted to practice law in New York State.
- **—** — Led ImClone Systems corporate communications for 13 years, serving as Vice President and a Management Committee member.
- **2007** — Co-founded Argot Partners with David M. F. Pitts.
- **2023** — Danforth announced its acquisition of Argot Partners on January 4; Rabney and Pitts continued to lead the firm.
- **2026** — Moved from CEO to Chair as Laura Perry became CEO and Maeve Conneighton became President; continues strategic client counsel.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Argot Partners in 2007 and led the business through its acquisition by Danforth.
- Has advised more than 300 biopharmaceutical clients since Argot’s formation, according to Danforth’s biography.
- Led corporate communications at ImClone Systems for 13 years.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Rabney and Argot announced the leadership succession: Laura Perry to CEO; Maeve Conneighton to President and CCO; Rabney to Chair; David Pitts to Vice Chair.
- **2026-01** — Rabney thanked Argot’s team and clients after the firm’s San Francisco conference week and looked ahead to 2026.

## Links

- Website: https://argotpartners.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-rabney-7519966

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Last updated: 2026-10-22