John O’Connell boasts a strong achievement record as a healthcare professional, in healthcare management with a proven track record of commercial success. He brings a varied, in-depth experience in healthcare, strategic partner management (B2B & B2G), communications and project and commercial management in both upstream and downstream product development.
John brings a career spanning 30 years including pivotal roles at GE Healthcare, as General Manager he successfully delivered on sustained growth to 82 countries across the EAGM. He has held positions at Riyadh Al-Kharj Military Hospital in Saudi Arabia, Milton Keynes General Hospital, Southend General Hospital amongst several other NHS trusts. He has also contributed significantly to healthcare institutions in South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Iraq France, Iran, Jordan and Pakistan. His global professional footprint, coupled with an enduring commitment to healthcare advancement, defines O’Connell’s illustrious career.
His career is underscored by a robust educational foundation. He holds a BSc in Health Sciences – Radiography, an Executive MBA in Strategic Management, an MSc in Medical Physics, Postgrad Certificate in Health Economics, and an MSc in Physician Associate Studies. He is certified in 6 Sigma Quality Management (DMAIC), Lean Six Sigma, and PRINCE2® Project Management.
John has interests in use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in data mining, subtle diagnostic and big data analysis in trend analysis of individual or patient groups in identifying path-demographics of disease processes in sub-clinical or clinical patient groups.