Other professionals say...

Keith is a committed individual who, as CEO has led the development of a successful innovative orthopaedic business. He works well at Board level as non-executive director for Medilink Yorkshire and Humber Ltd. He brings to the table sound business principles as well as his commitment to innovation being a core part of today’s successful business. It has and continues to be a pleasure working with him at Board level.

Gareth Lloyd-Jones, Chairman, Medilink Yorkshire & Humber Ltd

Keith has been a fantastic support to Devices for Dignity Ltd as a Non-Exec Director. His experience and wise counsel on a whole range of issues has been invaluable and I would thoroughly trust his advice. I would highly recommend him as a Board Member.

Professor Wendy Tindale OBE, Scientific Director, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

I have the pleasure of chairing peer groups of business leaders running innovative, fast-growth business in the UK. Keith was in one of those groups and consistently impressed me with his willingness to share his own experiences and learnings, in the spirit of collaboration and continual improvement for all.

Keith used his extensive international experience to support others who were exporting or moving into new markets. He was also particularly effective when exploring challenges around Board dynamics and expectations.

I recommend Keith highly for those who are looking for a fresh perspective from someone with gravitas, empathy and hands-on experience of scaling a successful international business.

John Morris, Vistage Group Chair

I had the pleasure of working with Keith during a consulting project he did for us at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre.  Keith has a wealth of experience in many areas of business and life, which is complemented by a highly approachable style.  In complex situations, he is quickly able to draw out the important elements to enable clarity of decision making, and to drive projects forward far more effectively than without his valuable insights. 

I highly recommend working with Keith and look forward to working together again, should the opportunity present itself.

Chris Iveson, Intellectual Property and Commercialisation Manager, Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC)

We appointed Keith to a Visiting Professor position in the Faculty of Engineering at Sheffield University in 2016, based on his inspiring industry leadership experience with Bioengineering students and as an internationally regarded expert in the medical device field. The undergraduate Engineering students have been incredibly impressed by his industrial insight. However, I have known Keith professionally for many years before this through externally funded research, where in his capacity as project board Chair, he provided astute oversight on a wide range of areas from technical advice and project management to commercialization potential and financial diligence. I have had the pleasure of seeing him present externally at medical device meetings, and his remarkable combination of intellectual, technical, and commercial expertise is impactful and impressive.  Since knowing him his increasing role in advocacy for Science and Innovation is of real note. He is a very skilled ambassador and is a real presence in strategy and policy, influencing stakeholders both regionally and nationally. In short – Keith is an immense pleasure to work with. He brings tremendous knowledge and experience as a leader, combined with judgment, insight and energy and I am very pleased to recommend him. 

Professor John Haycock, Faculty Director of Research & Innovation and Professor of Bioengineering, University of Sheffield