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Katherine Ward

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Operating Partner, HealthTech at Oxford Science Enterprises

Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom

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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

  1. Oxford Science EnterprisesOperating Partnercurrent2024 — present
  2. Oxford Science EnterprisesEntrepreneur in Residencecurrent2023 — presentOxford, England, United Kingdom
  3. Healthy.ioGrowth Advisorcurrent2023 — presentCity Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
  4. Healthy.ioChief Commercial Officer, President UK and Europe2021 — 2023Greater London, England, United Kingdom
  5. Healthy.ioChief Commercial Officer, Managing Director UK and Europe2017 — 2021Greater London, England, United Kingdom
  6. OptumChief Growth Officer,Optum International2014 — 2017
  7. OptumSenior Vice President, International Business Development2012 — 2014London Area, United Kingdom
  8. OptumChief Executive, UnitedHealth UK2009 — 2012
  9. OptumSenior Vice President, UnitedHealth UK2008 — 2009
  10. UnitedHealth GroupDirector of Consulting and Commissioning2007 — 2008
  11. UnitedHealth GroupProgramme Director2006 — 2007Greater London, England, United Kingdom
  12. NHSDirector of Strategic Commissioning2002 — 2006City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
  13. NHSDirector of Primary Care and Operations2001 — 2002City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
  14. NHSSenior Commissioning Manager1998 — 2001City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
  15. NHSContracts Manager1996 — 1998City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
  16. NHSService Manager, People with Learning Difficulties1995 — 1996Truro, England, United Kingdom
  17. NHSSenior Project Manager, Mental Health1994 — 1995Mile End, England, United Kingdom
  18. NHSNHS General Management Training Scheme1992 — 1994Greater London, England, United Kingdom
  19. NHSProject Manager1991 — 1992Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Skills & more

Healthcare65Hospitals8Change Management30Health Economics2Business Development22Consulting5Public Sector11Healthcare Information Technology16Healthcare Management21Performance Improvement11Business Analysis3Health Policy5
+12 morePerformance ManagementProgram ManagementPolicyStakeholder EngagementTeam BuildingLeadership DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementHealthcare Information Technology (HIT)Strategic PlanningStrategyLeadershipManagement

Languages French

From Katherine's professional profile.

Colleagues at Oxford Science Enterprises

Alex Hammacher
Head of Strategic Operations & Corporate Finance at Oxford Science Enterprises
Alicia Mederick
Team Co-ordinator 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
Athene Blakeman
General Counsel at Oxford Science Enterprises
Benny Axt
Entrepreneur-in-Residence, HealthTech 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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