Leadership

  • Dr David Hegarty MBE

    Dr David Hegarty MBE

    Chairman

    Dr David Hegarty, a distinguished medical professional and leader, is the Chairman of Prebio Fibres UK Ltd bridging the worlds of healthcare and innovation. With a successful career spanning decades, David has left an indelible mark on the medical landscape.

  • Professor Neil Gittoes

    Professor Neil Gittoes

    Specialist Advisor

    Professor Neil Gittoes is Consultant Endocrinologist at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB) and Honorary Professor of Endocrinology at the University of Birmingham where he is the inaugural Head of the Centre of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (CEDAM). He holds senior clinical leadership roles locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.

  • Professor Adrian Williams

    Professor Adrian Williams

    Specialist Advisor

    Prof Adrian Williams is a Consultant Neurologist and Professor of Clinical Neurology at the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

    He was appointed to the NHS England Chair of the Neurosciences Clinical Reference Group, the National Neurosciences Advisory Group.

  • Jethro Johnson

    Jethro Johnson

    Specialist Advisor

    Jethro is a renowned academic based at Oxford University, England and a world leader in microbiome research. He specialises in using multi-omic and computational approaches to identify the molecular basis of host-gut microbiome interactions and understand their impact on health and disease.

  • Mr Peter Smith

    Peter Smith

    Head of Global Development

    Peter is a distinguished board member, bringing a wealth of expertise from a long career marked by remarkable accomplishments in multinational business ventures. With an extensive history of crafting and steering successful enterprises, Peter's strategic prowess has influenced the corporate landscape across several continents.

  • Ruth Lemiech

    Specialist Advisor

    Ruth is a dynamic and accomplished professional. Her early years in the legal field laid the foundation for a career characterised by leadership and strategic acumen. For over two decades, Ruth dedicated her expertise to the National Health Service (NHS), where she continues to play pivotal roles in shaping systems for risk assessment…

  • Dr Joseph Blayney

    Specialist Advisor

    Dr Joseph Blayney (MBiol, DPhil) is an esteemed member of the academic community, holding a doctoral degree in molecular genetics from the University of Oxford. Renowned for his research elucidating the genetic intricacies of blood cell development and disease, Dr. Blayney’s contributions have graced prestigious peer-reviewed journals and international scientific conferences.