Our people

With over 90 experts in our delivery, commercial, health informatics, evaluation and communications teams, we can help your idea realise its potential and we can support your clinical team on change management projects involving innovation.

Our team of expert advisors and programme leaders are drawn from the best talent across health and care, the life sciences industry and the commercial sector. We have the proven ability to deliver both bespoke individual projects and large complex programmes from concept through to implementation.

We give our team the autonomy to solve complex challenges, supported by an experienced senior leadership team and board.

The is responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of Health Innovation East. Each member brings proven experience in helping innovative ideas deliver meaningful change in the real world.

The are responsible for the organisation’s corporate governance and is ultimately accountable for the group’s activities, strategy, risk management and financial performance. Our board has a diverse range of expertise and insights which benefit our organisation and those we partner with.

Senior management team

Our People - Piers Ricketts Health Innovation East Chief Executive

Piers Ricketts

Chief Executive Officer

Our people - Jag Ahluwalia Health Innovation East Clinical Director

Dr Jag Ahluwalia

Chief Clinical Advisor

Our people -Sarah Robinson Head of Delivery Health Innovation East

Dr Sarah Robinson

Director of Health Partnerships and Insights

Our people -Mark Avery, director of Health Informatics, Health Innovation East

Mark Avery

Director of Health Informatics

Our people - Caroline Angel Health Innovation East Director of Patient Safety

Caroline Angel

Director of Programmes and Quality Improvement

Director of Industry Partnerships

Phil Shelton

Director of Industry Partnerships

Our board

Andrew Hine, non-executive director, Health Innovation East

Andrew Hine

Non-Executive Director

Dr Gary Howsam, non-executive director, Health Innovation East

Dr Gary Howsam FRCGP FDSRCS MRCS

Non-Executive Director

Julian Huppert, non-executive director, Health Innovation East

Julian Huppert

Non-Executive Director

Lindsey Cook, non-executive director, Health Innovation East

Lindsey Cook

Non-Executive Director

Richard Iles Non-executive director, Health Innovation East

Richard Iles

Non-Executive Director

Bilal Mateen

Non-Executive Director

Verena Stocker

Verena Stocker

Non-Executive Director

Rebecca Cosgriff

Rebecca Cosgriff

Associate Non-Executive Director

Our People - Piers Ricketts Health Innovation East Chief Executive

Piers Ricketts

Chief Executive Officer

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