Katherine Ward
InvestorOperating Partner, HealthTech at Oxford Science Enterprises
Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom
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Simon LeveneunlockedKatherine: together at University of Cambridge (1989β1991)
Γ2Katherine: together at University of Cambridge
Γ7Katherine: together at UnitedHealth Group
Γ2Katherine: together at NHS
About
Katherine Ward is an Operating Partner at Oxford Science Enterprises, where she focuses on venture building in health technology. She has more than 30 years of global healthcare experience spanning the government and private sectors, with expertise in general management, business development, strategy, and team building.
Experience
- Oxford Science EnterprisesOperating Partnercurrent2024 β present
- Oxford Science EnterprisesEntrepreneur in Residencecurrent2023 β presentOxford, England, United Kingdom
- Healthy.ioGrowth Advisorcurrent2023 β presentCity Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
- Healthy.ioChief Commercial Officer, President UK and Europe2021 β 2023Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- Healthy.ioChief Commercial Officer, Managing Director UK and Europe2017 β 2021Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- OptumChief Growth Officer,Optum International2014 β 2017
- OptumSenior Vice President, International Business Development2012 β 2014London Area, United Kingdom
- OptumChief Executive, UnitedHealth UK2009 β 2012
- OptumSenior Vice President, UnitedHealth UK2008 β 2009
- UnitedHealth GroupDirector of Consulting and Commissioning2007 β 2008
- UnitedHealth GroupProgramme Director2006 β 2007Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- NHSDirector of Strategic Commissioning2002 β 2006City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
- NHSDirector of Primary Care and Operations2001 β 2002City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
- NHSSenior Commissioning Manager1998 β 2001City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
- NHSContracts Manager1996 β 1998City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
- NHSService Manager, People with Learning Difficulties1995 β 1996Truro, England, United Kingdom
- NHSSenior Project Manager, Mental Health1994 β 1995Mile End, England, United Kingdom
- NHSNHS General Management Training Scheme1992 β 1994Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- NHSProject Manager1991 β 1992Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Skills & more
Healthcare65Hospitals8Change Management30Health Economics2Business Development22Consulting5Public Sector11Healthcare Information Technology16Healthcare Management21Performance Improvement11Business Analysis3Health Policy5
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Performance ManagementProgram ManagementPolicyStakeholder EngagementTeam BuildingLeadership DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementHealthcare Information Technology (HIT)Strategic PlanningStrategyLeadershipManagementLanguages French
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Colleagues at Oxford Science Enterprises
Alex Hammacher
Head of Strategic Operations & Corporate Finance at Oxford Science Enterprises
Alexandra Riozzi
Executive Assistant at Oxford Science Enterprises
Alicia Mederick
Team Co-ordinator at Oxford Science Enterprises
Alma Simangunsong
People Apprentice at Oxford Science Enterprises
Andre Crawford-Brunt
Non-Executive Director at Oxford Science Enterprises
Andrew Straiton
Senior Associate, Deep Tech at Oxford Science Enterprises
Andy Penfold
Content Lead at Oxford Science Enterprises
Antonia Jenkinson
Chief Financial Officer at Oxford Science Enterprises
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Katherine Ward?
- Katherine Ward is an Operating Partner at Oxford Science Enterprises, where she focuses on venture building in health technology. She has more than 30 years of global healthcare experience spanning the government and private sectors, with expertise in general management, business development, strategy, and team building.
- Where does Katherine Ward work?
- Katherine Ward is Operating Partner, HealthTech at Oxford Science Enterprises.
- Where did Katherine Ward go to school?
- Katherine Ward studied at University of Cambridge (BA (Hons), Classics); University of Bristol (MSc, Social Policy).
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Shared employers
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Michael EisenbergCo-founder and General Partner at Aleph, an early-stage Israeli venture capital fundJoel SchoppigPrincipal at Oxford Science EnterprisesYoav SebbaManaging Director at XT Venture CapitalBecca LaFondChief Partnerships Officer at Aegis VenturesChristina DrewsChief Operating Officer at EQT VenturesDaniel KraftGeneral Partner at Continuum Health Ventures
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