Our People

Karen is Managing Director of L&H, where she leads the strategic growth and governance of the platform, focused on scaling specialist longevity and hormone-focused healthcare services.

She is the Founder and Managing Partner of PEAL Capital Group, a private investment firm specialising in the longevity and hormone health sectors. Karen brings extensive experience in private equity investing, capital allocation and portfolio oversight.

Previously, she served as Deputy CIO and Executive Director at Misland Capital Ltd, overseeing private equity investments across £1.4Bn of assets under management and contributing to 48 successful exits. She began her career at Goldman Sachs and later served as a Director at Davy Stockbrokers.

Karen holds a B.B.S. in Finance from Trinity College Dublin and a Master’s in Quantitative Finance from University College Dublin.

Lina is a Director at L&H, bringing experience across private equity, women’s health entrepreneurship and consumer healthcare strategy.

She is currently Director of Women’s Health at Holland & Barrett and former CEO and co-founder of Parla, a women’s health platform acquired by Holland & Barrett in 2022. Lina founded Parla in 2018 to improve access to expert-led women’s health education and support, combining clinical credibility with scalable digital delivery.

Earlier in her career, she worked as a private equity investor in both the US and the UK, developing expertise in growth strategy, capital allocation and scaling healthcare businesses.

Lina is a regular public speaker and mentor to female founders, with a focus on advancing the health of women across the reproductive lifespan.

Jamie is a Non-Executive Director of L&H, bringing extensive experience in consumer growth, brand development, customer strategy and international expansion across luxury, beauty, health and digital commerce.

She is Chief Customer Experience Officer at VIEVE, where she leads marketing, brand, creative and ecommerce strategy and has supported significant year-on-year growth. Previously, Jamie served as Chief Commercial Officer at Avant Arte and Global Vice President of Private Client at FARFETCH, where she built and scaled a global division to more than 400 employees across 29 cities and almost $1 billion in annual turnover.

Her earlier leadership experience includes Moda Operandi, TOPSHOP, Maison Margiela and Bergdorf Goodman. Jamie holds a BA in Biology and an MA in Psychology from Boston University.

Her qualifications are unusual but genuinely useful here. Biology gives her profile some relevance to health and wellness, while psychology supports the customer, behavioural and brand side.

Brendan is Chairman of L&H, bringing extensive international banking, governance and board experience to the platform.

He is Deputy Chair of Allied Irish Banks and a Non-Executive Director of Bradford & Bingley Limited and NRAM Limited. Brendan began his banking career with HSBC in 1979, holding senior leadership roles across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and North America. He later served as CEO of HSBC North America, Group Managing Director of HSBC Holdings and a member of the HSBC Group Management Board. He is also the former Chair and CEO of the Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited and a former Director of Ireland’s National Treasury Management Agency.

Brendan holds a B.B.S. and M.A. from Trinity College Dublin.

Dr Louise is Founder of Newson Global and a leading international voice in menopause and hormone health. A GP, hormone specialist and award-winning educator, she founded Newson Clinic, Newson Education and the Balance app to improve access to evidence-based information, clinical education and hormone care.

Through her clinical work, research, publishing and public advocacy, Louise has helped transform understanding of perimenopause and menopause among both healthcare professionals and the wider public. She is a Sunday Times bestselling author, host of the UK’s leading medical podcast and a permanent member of the UK Government’s Menopause Taskforce.

Louise holds an honorary Doctor of Health, is a Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners and has been widely recognised for advancing women’s health education globally.

Dr Rebecca is Clinical Director and co-founder of Newson Clinic, where she leads clinical services and helps shape the organisation’s approach to evidence-based hormone care, education and patient experience.

After qualifying from Guy’s Medical School, Rebecca began her career in anaesthetics before retraining as a GP. She now works exclusively in hormone health, bringing experience across hospital medicine, general practice, anaesthetics and menopause care. Since establishing Newson Clinic with Dr Louise Newson in 2018, she has played a central role in expanding access to specialist care and supporting the development of clinical standards and educational resources.

Rebecca is also a Director of the Balance app and regularly delivers professional education and corporate programmes focused on hormone health, menopause and workplace wellbeing.

Matt is Managing Director of Balance Hormone Health, where he leads the growth and development of the business, bringing extensive experience in scaling technology-enabled organisations and digital platforms.

He has held senior technology, product and operational leadership roles across a range of high-growth businesses. Most recently, Matt served as Group Chief Operating Officer at ParentPay, where he led a 360+ person organisation across product, software engineering, technology, service operations and people functions, supporting the business as it scaled through organic growth and acquisition.

Earlier in his career, Matt held executive and technology leadership positions at IRIS Software, NewVoiceMedia, Mimecast and Symantec Hosted Services, with experience spanning product development, digital strategy, operational transformation and acquisition integration.

Alongside his executive roles, Matt is the founder of Wolfen Consulting, advising businesses and founders on technology, digital strategy and sustainable growth. He holds a BA (Hons) in Design from Birmingham City University.

Jonathan is Managing Director of Newson Clinics, where he leads operational strategy and clinic expansion across the platform.

He brings extensive experience in primary care across both the NHS and independent sector, with a focus on scaling healthcare services, digital transformation and multi-site rollout.

Previously, Jonathan worked at Livi, initially within the Commercial Team before leading Clinical Operations, contributing to the company’s growth from early-stage operations to a national healthcare provider.

Most recently, he has overseen the expansion of private healthcare clinics across multiple sites, strengthening infrastructure and supporting sustainable service growth.

Nic is Chief Commercial Officer at L&H and GLA, where he leads commercial strategy, business development and value creation across the group’s portfolio of healthcare businesses. He also serves as Chief Executive Officer of Vire, L&H’s specialist men’s health clinic, leading its commercial development and growth.

A commercially focused healthcare executive with over 15 years’ experience, Nic works closely with leadership teams to accelerate growth through strategic partnerships, digital innovation, new ventures and business transformation. His responsibilities span commercial strategy, governance, regulatory strategy, market expansion and the integration of portfolio businesses.

Prior to joining L&H, Nic served as Commercial Director for one of the world’s largest hormone healthcare providers, where he led commercial strategy, marketing and business development, establishing partnerships with organisations including the NHS, The FA, UNICEF and the United Nations.

Shane is Chief Marketing Officer at Global Longevity Academy, where he leads marketing, digital transformation and customer acquisition across Derma Medical, DermaHub, Apex Longevity Academy and Newson Education.

He brings more than 20 years of experience spanning digital product strategy, customer experience, marketing and large-scale transformation. Before joining the group, Shane led digital product transformation at Irish Life, overseeing product, design and development teams across customer platforms used by more than 500,000 people. His work included scaling digital sales, developing direct-to-consumer products and using experimentation, content and technology to improve customer journeys.

Earlier in his career, Shane held senior product, customer experience and transformation roles across financial services in Ireland and the Middle East. He holds a BSc in Management, a Professional Diploma in Digital Product Management and Qualified Financial Adviser credentials.

Harriet is Global Chief Medical Officer at Derma Medical, where she leads clinical governance, educational standards and medical strategy across the organisation’s international training programmes.

A GP and aesthetic physician with over 10 years of clinical experience, Harriet specialises in advanced injectables, facial anatomy, skin health, patient safety and complications management. She oversees the development of evidence-based training programmes, ensuring clinicians receive practical, medically robust education grounded in best practice.

Harriet holds a BMBS (Hons) and MRCGP, combining her background in general practice with extensive experience in aesthetic medicine and clinician education.

Evgeny is Chief Financial Officer at Global Longevity Academy, where he leads financial strategy, reporting, governance and operational planning to support the organisation’s continued growth.

He brings more than 20 years of senior finance experience across life sciences, biomedical research, clinical trial operations and SaaS businesses. Evgeny has worked with organisations ranging from early-stage companies to large international groups, helping build finance functions, strengthen reporting systems and support executive teams through periods of rapid growth and organisational change.

His previous experience includes senior finance roles with Biotronics3D, Oncologica UK, Tenpoint Therapeutics, Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre and PPD Global. Evgeny is a Chartered Management Accountant and holds an MSc with Distinction in Healthcare Research from Queen Mary University of London.

Lynda is Head of Operations at L&H, where she oversees operational processes, reporting and governance across the platform.

She brings over 16 years of experience in financial services operations, having previously worked at Misland Capital Ltd, where she supported private equity investment activity and worked closely with the investment team on portfolio oversight and reporting. She was responsible for coordinating quarterly investor reporting and managing annual audit processes.

Lynda’s experience spans multiple asset classes, including private equity, fixed income and public equities. Earlier in her career, she worked at Merrill Lynch within the Capital Markets division.

She holds a B.A. (Hons) in Business Management from Liverpool John Moores University.

Caroline is Creative Director at PEAL Capital, where she leads brand, digital and creative strategy across the platform’s businesses.

She is responsible for brand architecture, visual identity and digital experience, ensuring clarity, consistency and scalability as the group expands. Her work supports investor positioning, clinical credibility and long-term brand value across regulated healthcare environments.

Caroline has a wealth of multidisciplinary design experience, spanning UX/UI, apps, branding, publishing and interactive media, she brings a strategic and systems-focused approach to building modern healthcare brands.

Gary is Chief Operating Officer at Newson Global, where he leads operational strategy, transformation and delivery across the organisation’s digital media, education, research and healthcare activities.

He brings extensive executive experience across business transformation, operations, technology, e-commerce and international logistics. Over his career, Gary has led major acquisitions, integrations and restructuring programmes for complex, multi-brand organisations, including House of Fraser, Addison Lee, Yodel and Shop Direct. His work has included building scalable operating models, improving service performance and delivering significant cost and efficiency programmes.

Earlier in his career, Gary worked in transaction services at PwC and held senior investment and operational roles at Ellerman Investments. He holds a BSc in Management Science from the University of Warwick and an MSc in Information Management from Lancaster University.

As Chief Marketing Officer at L&H, Neil leads brand, growth and go-to-market strategy across the platform. He brings a rigorous commercial lens to brand building, aligning marketing, performance and product strategy to drive sustainable revenue growth and long-term enterprise value. His experience spans scaling international teams, strengthening brand equity and navigating periods of rapid expansion and organisational transformation.

Neil is an international brand, marketing and product leader with deep experience building and transforming category-defining businesses across healthcare, health technology and luxury sectors. With experience in global brand strategy, customer growth, digital transformation and product alignment in high-growth, investor-backed environments.

Neil holds a Bachelor of Business in Marketing and a Master of Arts in Marketing from RMIT University, as well as a postgraduate qualification in Personalised Nutrition.

Karen is Accounting Manager at Apex Medical Academy Ltd, and Vire where she oversees financial operations and month-end reporting processes.

She joined from Newson Health Limited, where she served as Accounting Manager for over four years, supporting financial governance and reporting across the organisation.

With more than 30 years of experience in accounting roles, Karen has worked across practice, retail and healthcare environments, bringing depth of operational finance expertise and consistency to the group’s financial management.

Harriet is Global Chief Medical Officer at Derma Medical, where she leads clinical governance, educational standards and medical strategy across the organisation’s international training programmes.

A GP and aesthetic physician with over 10 years of clinical experience, Harriet specialises in advanced injectables, facial anatomy, skin health, patient safety and complications management. She oversees the development of evidence-based training programmes, ensuring clinicians receive practical, medically robust education grounded in best practice.

Harriet holds a BMBS (Hons) and MRCGP, combining her background in general practice with extensive experience in aesthetic medicine and clinician education.

Swapna leads Derma Medical’s training programmes across the United States, supporting clinicians through practical education in injectable aesthetics and patient safety.

An Internal Medicine physician with more than a decade of clinical experience, she combines medical practice with extensive experience in aesthetic medicine and clinician education. She is also the founder of The Aesthetic Academy and Made in Miami MD, where she focuses on mentorship, ethical practice and helping practitioners build confidence beyond initial certification.

Her teaching emphasises facial anatomy, evidence-based practice and developing safe, technically proficient injectors through practical, supportive education.

Natasha is Lead Trainer at Derma Medical, where she oversees the delivery of practical education for clinicians across the organisation’s international training programmes.

Originally qualifying in dentistry, Natasha has over a decade of experience in facial aesthetics and aesthetic medicine. She specialises in advanced injectables, regenerative treatments, laser medicine and full-face rejuvenation, and has trained more than 1,000 medical professionals internationally.

She combines extensive clinical experience with a strong focus on patient safety, facial anatomy and helping practitioners develop long-term clinical confidence.

Rosh leads Derma Medical’s operations and clinical presence across the UAE while continuing to practise full-time in aesthetic and longevity medicine.

A GMC and DHA registered doctor with more than nine years of clinical experience, he combines evidence-based aesthetic treatments with a broader focus on healthy ageing and preventative care. Alongside clinical practice, he delivers international training programmes, mentors practitioners and supports the organisation’s strategic growth across the Middle East.

He is also the founder of Roda Clinics and contributes to clinician education through webinars, podcasts and educational content focused on aesthetics and longevity medicine.

Matthew is Chief Medical Officer at Apex Longevity Academy, where he leads the organisation’s clinical strategy and educational direction in longevity medicine.

A Consultant Plastic Surgeon and award-winning medical educator, Matthew specialises in metabolic health, age-management medicine and evidence-based preventative healthcare. Alongside clinical practice, he has served as a Principal Investigator on NIHR research trials and teaches clinicians how to apply longevity medicine in practical healthcare settings.

He holds MBBS, BSc, MA (Medical Education) and FRCS qualifications, and was awarded the Ian McGregor Gold Medal as the UK’s highest-performing plastic surgery trainee.

Alice is Lead Trainer at Apex Longevity Academy, where she develops and delivers clinician-led education in longevity medicine, preventative healthcare and lifestyle interventions.

A UK-trained doctor with experience spanning ophthalmology, endocrinology and aesthetic medicine, Alice combines clinical practice with medical education. She teaches healthcare professionals across the UK and Europe on topics including longevity medicine, hormone health, sleep, nutrition and healthy ageing, while also running a longevity clinic focused on evidence-based preventative care.

She holds an MBBS, BSc (First Class), MA in Medical Education from the Karolinska Institute, and is a Member of the Royal College of Physicians and Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.

Jess is Chief Operating Officer at Longevity Academy (GLA), where she lead cross-functional teams and oversee day-to-day operational delivery across the group’s brands.

With over six years within the organisation, Jess brings deep institutional knowledge and operational continuity, having progressed through leadership roles spanning client care, operations management and departmental oversight. They are responsible for aligning people, processes and systems to support scalable growth while maintaining high service standards.

Jess has experience across CRM strategy, operational infrastructure, team leadership and administrative governance, ensuring consistent performance across international markets.

They hold a BA in Applied Psychology and Criminology from the University of Brighton, bringing a strong understanding of behavioural dynamics and client engagement to operational strategy.

Tomi is Head of Finance at Global Longevity Academy (GLA), where she leads financial operations across the group’s UK, US and Australian entities.

She oversees financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and systems automation, acting as a strategic financial partner to the senior leadership team. Tomi plays a key role in strengthening group-wide controls and financial infrastructure to support international growth.

Tomi joined GLA from the technology sector, where she combined finance leadership with systems automation and operational development across multi-entity structures. She previously held finance roles within creative, regtech and fintech businesses, managing complex reporting environments and process optimisation.

Tomi is a CIMA-qualified Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA, CGMA). She holds a Master’s in International Business from the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing and a BA (Hons) in Economics and Philosophy from the University of Southampton.

Ahmet is Head of IT and Systems across the L&H platform, responsible for technical infrastructure, systems integration and digital performance across the group’s healthcare and education brands.

He oversees the development and optimisation of LMS platforms, websites, CRM systems and analytics infrastructure, ensuring technology strategy aligns with operational and commercial objectives. His focus is on building scalable, data-driven systems that support growth, improve performance and maintain operational resilience.

Ahmet brings extensive experience in web development, data integration and digital transformation across multiple industries, including education, healthcare, retail and hospitality. His cross-functional expertise enables seamless alignment between technology, marketing and operational teams.

He holds a Master’s degree in Business IT from Kingston University.

Gurps is Head of International Sales at L&H, leading global course consultations and driving international revenue growth across the organisation.

He oversees the full sales lifecycle, ensuring alignment between commercial strategy and operational delivery. Working closely with senior leadership, Gurps supports performance optimisation, revenue planning and the development of scalable sales structures to enable sustainable international expansion.

With a background in the education sector, he has built high-performing sales teams through structured training frameworks, performance analytics and disciplined commercial processes.

Prior to joining L&H, Gurps spent a decade at British Airways in customer service and ticketing operations, supporting the Oneworld network. His experience in complex, cross-functional environments inform his operational focus and commercial discipline.

He holds a Bachelor of Honours degree in Business Management from Kingston University.