CEO Today United Kingdom Awards

69 www.ceotodaymagazine.com CEO Today United Kingdom Awards 2018 HEALTHCARE STUART GALL CEO of MedaPhor ABOUT STUART GALL who we are Founded in 2004 with headquarters in Cardiff, UK and Georgia, USA, our customers are some of the world’s leading medical institutions. Our guiding principle is to develop world-class ultrasound software and simulation technologies that will improve the quality and speed of ultrasound scanning in the clinical environment. research & development We pride ourselves on our innovative approach to technology and our ability to offer the very latest in ultrasound software and hardware solutions for educational and clinical needs. Our team of talented software developers works closely with our clinical advisory group and customers to ensure we’re at the forefront of technological advances and delivering on customer requirements. ultrasound simulation and training Based in Cardiff, UK, this division focuses on hi-fidelity ultrasound education and training through simulation. State-of-the-art simulation products include ScanTrainer, the obstetrics, gynaecology and general medical ultrasound simulation system, HeartWorks, the echocardiography education system and BodyWorks, a simulator for Point of Care ultrasound education in emergency medicine and critical care. Over 500 systems have been installed in over 300 medical institutions in over 30 countries around the world. ultrasound clinical support Based in Oxford, UK, this division focuses on developing AI algorithms to make ultrasound machines smarter and more accessible. ScanNav uses deep-learning based algorithms to automatically identify and grade ultrasound images to provide guidance, assessment and audit of obstetric scanning. NeedleGuide aims to simplify ultrasound-guided needling with AR needle guidance and automated needle tip tracking. a global network It is our privilege to work with leading clinicians and educators around the world. We value these partnerships and our close collaboration to achieve shared goals has been key to our success in developing product solutions that meet the educational and clinical challenges in echocardiography and ultrasound practice. FIRM PROFILE Stuart was appointed Chief Executive Officer in 2009. Stuart was a joint founder and executive director of Fusion IP plc, anAIM listed university IP commercialisation company, before its purchase by IP Group plc for £103 million in 2014. Stuart has over 25 years’ experience in both small company start-ups and public companies and previously worked at British Airways plc, The Promotions Partnership Limited, Anvil Limited and Toad plc (now 21st Century Technology plc).