HEALTHCARE HACKS

In 2008, Sarah established Positive Support Group – a business supporting young people with complex mental health challenges, non-neuro typical or learning needs with teams of highly qualified and motivated behavioural psychologists working hand in hand with NHS Mental Health trusts and private providers.

Sarah will be sharing her inspiring journey of building a market leading provider of positive behavioural support services, using her experience from graduating and working in the NHS, to exploring revolutionary ideas working overseas, and building a business which developed models of support that can be replicated and produce outstanding outcomes for individuals. Sarah will also share her recent journey of selecting the right investment partner to take her business to the next level.

Jo Malone is CEO and founder of VetPartners, which she established in 2015.

In collaboration with other experienced veterinary professionals, she set out to create a caring group of veterinary practices and businesses with a welcoming, family feel, guided by people with extensive experience of practice life and the care of animals.

Under her inspirational leadership, the company has grown into one of the leading veterinary and animal healthcare businesses in the UK and Europe, with 13,000 employees working in more than 700 sites.

They share a commitment to treating every animal like one of their own, whilst offering their own individual set of services to meet the needs of the local communities they serve. Hear Jo’s tips on creating a top-class team, maintaining culture through growth, selecting the right investors and her top tips for a highly successful buy and build strategy.

James is a Partner at strategy consultants, CIL and leads its healthcare & life sciences practice. In his role, James leads engagements with private equity and corporate clients in healthcare, social care and life sciences. His experience spans numerous verticals including acute services, medical products & distribution, technology, specialist care and animal health. Join us as James shares an overview of the market for health and social care and the expectations and considerations you should have for the near future.

Andy leads both Cooper Parry’s Healthcare team and the Corporate Finance business, recently taking on the role of Head of Healthcare across our international M&A network of 30 dealmaking countries. Andy and the team focus on working with entrepreneurs at the critical phases in the development of their business, from attracting private equity investment to selling when the time is right. Deep market knowledge; strong relationships with private equity and strategic buyers; and over 25 years’ experience advising on healthcare deals across the sector, add real value to clients and gets deals done.