Jenny is Community Engagement Manager at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, where she leads work to strengthen partnerships between patients, families, clinicians and healthcare services to improve the quality, safety and experience of care.

With a background in nursing, healthcare improvement and consumer engagement, Jenny is passionate about embedding person-centred approaches into healthcare systems and ensuring that the voices, experiences and expertise of patients and communities are meaningfully incorporated into decision-making.

Her work focuses on co-design, shared decision-making, health literacy and building effective partnerships between consumers and healthcare professionals. Jenny has extensive experience supporting organisations to move beyond consultation towards genuine collaboration, creating healthcare services that are more responsive, equitable and aligned with what matters most to people.

Jenny is currently undertaking doctoral research exploring patient empowerment and decision-making for people living with multiple chronic conditions. Through her clinical, research and engagement work, she advocates for healthcare models that place people at the centre and deliver meaningful value for patients, families and communities.

Stephanie is a leading implementation scientist specialising in translating evidence-based healthcare innovations into sustainable improvements in practice. Her research focuses on understanding how healthcare systems can successfully adopt, implement and sustain new models of care, ensuring that improvements deliver meaningful value for patients, clinicians and communities.

Stephanie’s work explores the complex factors that influence healthcare transformation, including system change, collaboration, equity and the integration of person-centred approaches into everyday practice. She is particularly interested in bridging the gap between research evidence and real-world healthcare delivery, supporting organisations to move from promising ideas to effective and sustainable solutions.

With a background in clinical practice, healthcare management and implementation research, Stephanie brings a unique perspective on how healthcare innovations can be designed, evaluated and embedded to create lasting impact. Her work contributes to building more responsive, equitable and value-driven health systems.

Kirsty is a highly respected infectious diseases physician and healthcare leader based in Melbourne, Australia. She is Medical Director of Medical Services at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and a senior clinician and academic at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, University of Melbourne.

She is passionate about improving the quality, safety, and effectiveness of healthcare, with a particular focus on infectious diseases, antimicrobial stewardship, and tackling antimicrobial resistance. Much of her work centres on helping health systems use antibiotics more wisely and building practical approaches that improve care for patients while strengthening system performance.

Alongside her clinical and academic roles, Kirsty plays an active leadership role in shaping hospital and national initiatives, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to translate evidence into real-world improvements in practice.

Annie leads multidisciplinary palliative care services across hospital and community settings, with a focus on delivering compassionate, coordinated, person-centred care for people living with advanced, life-limiting illness.

Her clinical work places particular emphasis on integrating palliative care earlier in the course of disease and extending access beyond cancer care to include people living with advanced long-term conditions. She is a strong advocate for models of care that align treatment with what matters most to patients and their families.

Alongside her clinical leadership, Annie is actively involved in medical education and workforce development. She contributes to the training of junior doctors and specialist trainees in palliative medicine and supports multidisciplinary teams in building capability in serious illness care.

Her work is underpinned by a commitment to improving quality of life, supporting shared decision-making, and strengthening collaboration between specialist palliative care, acute services and primary care.

Kerry leads collaborative work to improve cancer care across western Victoria, Australia.

She works across hospitals, health services, and multidisciplinary teams to strengthen how cancer services are planned, coordinated, and delivered, with a strong focus on improving equity, access, and outcomes for people affected by cancer. Her role spans service development, system integration, and quality improvement across a large and diverse regional health network.

Kerry has extensive experience in regional health leadership and is deeply committed to building connected, person-centred cancer care pathways that work across organisational boundaries. She is particularly focused on enabling more consistent, high-quality care closer to home, while supporting strong collaboration between regional and metropolitan services.

Shelley joined the RMH in August 2023 as Chief Executive. She is a familiar face in the Parkville Precinct, previously serving as the Chief Executive of the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
In her previous roles, Shelley has successfully led large specialist tertiary hospitals in the UK, including as Chief Executive of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Deputy Chief Executive of the Royal Marsden Hospital.
Shelley is a highly respected clinical and research leader, and a former ICU nurse, with an impressive track record in healthcare, having successfully driven major organisational and cultural change in both Victoria and the United Kingdom (UK). Key capabilities include Executive and Non-Executive leadership across national and international bodies, strategy development, delivering excellence in quality and performance, overseeing large capital schemes, and innovative research projects that require engagement with a broad range of stakeholders.

Claire is a Consultant Anaesthetist and national healthcare leader with a passion for transforming care through value-based, patient-centred approaches. As NHS Executive Clinical Lead for Value-Based Healthcare in Acute Care at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Claire works with clinical teams to embed approaches that improve outcomes that matter to patients while supporting sustainable healthcare delivery.

Claire also serves as National Clinical Lead for Anaesthetics within Planned Care Wales, where she leads improvement initiatives to enhance peri-operative pathways and support better access, experience and outcomes for patients across the system.

Alongside her clinical leadership roles, Claire is the founder of Q-FOUNDER, an innovative education initiative supporting clinicians preparing for the Primary FRCA examination, and Medical Director for Advanced Life Support (ALS), contributing to the development of high-quality clinical education and training.

With expertise spanning clinical practice, healthcare transformation, education and service improvement, Claire is committed to empowering healthcare professionals to use data, collaboration and innovation to create more personalised, effective and sustainable models of care.

Linda Edmunds MBE is a former Consultant Nurse specialising in heart failure and cardiac rehabilitation at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in South East Wales. Over a career spanning more than four decades, she played a pivotal role in developing and leading cardiac rehabilitation services across multiple health boards in Wales and North Somerset.

A passionate advocate for person-centred care, Linda has dedicated her career to improving the quality and delivery of cardiovascular services and enhancing the experiences of people living with heart failure and other cardiovascular conditions. Throughout her career, she contributed to national initiatives through organisations including the British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (BACPR) and the British Society for Heart Failure (BSH), working closely with the Cardiac Network for Wales.

In recognition of her outstanding contribution to cardiac care, Linda was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the King’s New Year Honours 2024. Although now retired, Linda continues to share her extensive expertise and experience, bringing invaluable insight to conversations on person-centred, value-based healthcare and service improvement.

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Adam is an internationally recognised health services researcher and policy advisor whose work focuses on improving the safety, quality, efficiency and sustainability of healthcare systems by identifying and reducing low-value care and optimising value for patients and populations.

He has advised governments and health organisations across Australia and internationally on health system reform, value-based healthcare, funding models and evidence-informed policy. Professor Elshaug has served on numerous national and international advisory committees, including Australia’s Medicare Benefits Schedule Review Taskforce, and has held fellowships at the US Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Harvard Medical School and The Brookings Institution.

His research has shaped policy and practice through innovative use of health data to measure healthcare utilisation, identify unwarranted variation and support more effective allocation of resources. He has published extensively in leading medical journals, including The Lancet, The New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA and The BMJ, and is widely recognised as a global leader in advancing high-value healthcare.

Caroline is a distinguished Consultant in Adult Cystic Fibrosis and Respiratory Medicine at King’s College Hospital in London. She was the Site Medical Director for the Denmark Hill campus until recently playing a pivotal role in overseeing clinical operations and advancing patient care initiatives and has now taken on the role of associate medical director and responsible officer.

With a robust background in cystic fibrosis (CF) care, Caroline founded the UK Cystic Fibrosis Medical Association, and was chair until 2023, representing physicians dedicated to CF treatment across the UK. Her journey into CF care began with a foundation in nutrition and dietetics, which she later complemented with medical training, allowing her to integrate multidisciplinary approaches into her practice.

Caroline is also actively involved in research, contributing to studies on gastrointestinal complications in CF and the assessment of exercise capacity in CF patients.

Beyond her clinical and research endeavours, Caroline has been instrumental in strategic initiatives at King’s College Hospital, including the “Modernising Medicine” programme aimed at enhancing acute and emergency medical services.

Karen is a highly experienced Consultant Nurse in Heart Failure and Cardiac Rehabilitation at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB), supporting communities across South East Wales. With extensive expertise in heart failure management, cardiac rehabilitation, and service development, Karen combines advanced clinical practice with strategic leadership to improve care and experiences for people living with cardiovascular conditions.

Karen has played a leading role in the development and delivery of innovative, person-centred heart failure services across ABUHB. Through her work, she has focused on strengthening integrated care pathways, embedding evidence-based practice, and supporting multidisciplinary teams to deliver personalised, high-quality care.

A key focus of Karen’s work is the use of PerEmpo to better understand what matters to people living with heart failure and to support more personalised care planning. By integrating patient insights into clinical decision-making, she has helped improve service responsiveness, enhance patient experiences, and support more effective models of care.

Karen is passionate about advancing nursing leadership, developing future generations of cardiac healthcare professionals, and driving improvements that enable people to live well with heart failure. Her work reflects a strong commitment to Person-Centred, Value-Based Healthcare and the delivery of care that aligns with the priorities of each individual.

Harriet is a consultant paediatrician and Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences. She is Academic Lead of the Transforming Healthcare Impact Domain at the University of Melbourne and Group Leader of the Health Services and Economics Group at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI), as well as a consultant paediatrician at the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne.

She is a leading child health researcher with a strong focus on improving the wellbeing, mental health, and healthcare experiences of children and families. Her work spans child and adolescent mental health, sleep disorders, and health services research, with a particular emphasis on how healthcare systems can deliver more effective, efficient, and family-centred care.

Harriet  is widely recognised for her expertise in translating evidence into practice and policy, helping to reduce unnecessary hospital use while improving outcomes for children through early intervention and system redesign. She has made a significant contribution to national and international guidelines in paediatrics and child health.

Thomas Kelley is current CEO of Sprink. Prior to this role, between 2018 and 2019, he was the National Clinical Advisor on Value- Based Health Care (VBHC) for the Welsh Government. Between 2013 and 2018 he worked at the International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM). He established the London office in 2014 and subsequently led ICHOM’s work in the EMEA region between 2014 and 2017. In 2017 he took overall responsibility for ICHOM’s day-to-day operations across its London and Boston offices. He also had global responsibility for ICHOM’s strategic partnerships. Prior to working at ICHOM he practiced as a physician at Oxford University Hospitals (OUH). He received his BSc and MD from the University of Manchester, UK and MBA from the University of Oxford, UK.

Richard is a Medical Oncologist at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne, Australia, and a clinician-researcher dedicated to transforming cancer care through personalised approaches that place patients at the centre of treatment decisions.

His clinical practice focuses on melanoma, genitourinary cancers and the use of innovative systemic therapies, including immunotherapy and emerging treatments delivered through clinical trials. Through his research, Richard explores how advances in cancer biology, treatment innovation and patient-centred approaches can improve outcomes and redefine what is possible for people living with cancer.

As a PhD candidate, he is contributing to the next generation of evidence that will shape personalised oncology, with a particular interest in understanding how we can better identify the right treatment for the right patient at the right time.

Richard brings together frontline clinical experience, research expertise and a passion for improving the way cancer care is designed and delivered. His perspective offers valuable insights into how patient priorities, clinical evidence and innovation can come together to create meaningful impact in modern healthcare.

Fergus is the former Chief Medical Officer at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, where he provided strategic leadership across medical governance, clinical quality, and the delivery of safe, high-quality care. He is a senior health executive and emergency physician with extensive experience in clinical leadership, healthcare management, and system improvement.

Prior to this role, Fergus held a range of executive positions across major health organisations, including Chief Medical Officer at Austin Health, Executive Director of Medical Services at Peninsula Health, and Group Director of Medical Services and Clinical Governance at Cabrini Health. Throughout his career, he has focused on strengthening clinical governance, supporting healthcare teams, and improving the quality and value of care delivered to communities.

He holds a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), a Master of Public Health (MPH), and is a Fellow of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (FACEM) and the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (FRACMA). He is also a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).

Fergus brings extensive experience in translating clinical expertise and governance frameworks into practical improvements that support person-centred, sustainable healthcare systems.

Catherine Labinjoh is a distinguished Consultant Cardiologist at NHS Forth Valley and serves as the National Clinical Advisor for Realistic Medicine at the Scottish Government. In her clinical role, she is dedicated to advancing person-centred care, with a focus on shared decision-making and the development of services that align with patients’ individual needs and preferences. As the Clinical Lead for the Quality Improvement Hub in Forth Valley, she spearheads initiatives aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery through continuous improvement and innovation.

Beyond her clinical and advisory roles, Catherine is an Honorary Professor at the University of Stirling, contributing to the academic development of future healthcare professionals. She is an elected member of the Council of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, representing Tayside and Central Scotland. Within the College, she plays an active role in promoting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and serves as the Clinical Lead for Enhance, the College’s mentoring programme. Additionally, she is a key member of the Quality Governance Collaborative Faculty and Board, collaborating on projects in partnership with the World Health Organization.

Catherine’s commitment to healthcare extends internationally. She is a graduate of the Scottish Quality and Safety Fellowship Programme and has worked across Scotland and in rural Africa, where she developed an interest in supporting nurse-led services, patient safety, and pathway development. Her passion lies in building and providing sustainable care and services based on what matters most to patients and families.

Andrew is a leading voice in healthcare improvement, bringing together frontline clinical expertise, national quality leadership, and a deep commitment to creating safer, more effective, and more person-centred healthcare systems.

As a Consultant in Anaesthesia and Critical Care at NHS Forth Valley and Clinical Lead for Quality Improvement and Clinical Governance at NHS National Services Scotland, Andrew works at the intersection of clinical excellence, system transformation, and patient outcomes. His career has been dedicated to understanding how healthcare organisations can move beyond simply delivering care to continuously improving the way care is designed, experienced, and valued by patients.

Through his national leadership role, Andrew supports the advancement of quality improvement across NHS Scotland, helping teams harness data, evidence, and improvement science to reduce unwarranted variation, strengthen safety, and deliver better outcomes. His experience caring for critically ill patients provides a unique perspective on the importance of understanding what matters most to individuals and families, particularly at moments when healthcare decisions have profound impact.

Rachel is s a Principal Clinical Psychologist at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, where she leads the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Psychology Service. She specialises in the psychological care of people living with long-term physical health conditions, with particular expertise in cystic fibrosis.

Rachel works as part of a multidisciplinary team to integrate psychological care into routine clinical practice, helping people manage the emotional and behavioural challenges associated with chronic illness while supporting person-centred care and shared decision-making. Alongside her clinical leadership, she supervises clinical psychologists, contributes to service development, and is actively involved in advancing psychological care within specialist services.

She is the Psychology Chair of the UK Psychosocial Professionals in Cystic Fibrosis Group and has contributed to national initiatives and professional education focused on improving psychosocial support and multidisciplinary care. Rachel is passionate about ensuring that healthcare reflects what matters most to people, embedding psychological perspectives into the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.

Stefanie is an experienced research and healthcare professional with a strong foundation in public health, community medicine, health economics, and physiotherapy. She is currently Market Access Lead for ANZ at Teva Pharmaceuticals.

She began her career as a physiotherapist and has since built over 15 years of experience leading major research and health initiatives across Europe and Australia. Her work has focused on falls prevention, fracture research, dementia, and healthy ageing, with leadership roles in large-scale Horizon 2020 and Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) projects involving coordination across more than 15 European countries. These roles have strengthened her commitment to cross-disciplinary collaboration and research that translates into real-world impact.

Stefanie brings together clinical insight and research expertise to advance value-driven, patient-centred healthcare. She has authored over 60 peer-reviewed publications and presented widely at international conferences, contributing to healthcare innovation across both academic and industry settings.

Across her work, she remains focused on improving patient outcomes and enabling more accessible, evidence-based, and sustainable models of care.

Christobel Saunders is the James Stewart Chair of Surgery, the Head of the Department of Surgery at the University of Melbourne (Royal Melbourne Hospital precinct) and consultant surgeon in the Department of General Surgery at Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute. She is internationally recognised as one of Australia’s most prominent research-orientated cancer surgeons. She has substantially contributed to breast cancer research including clinical trials of new treatments, psychosocial, translational and health services research. In recognition of her sustained career excellence and innovation, she has been publicly acknowledged through numerous awards and honours including Order of Australia 2018, the Uccio Querci della Rovere Award (2018), WA Women’s Hall of Fame Inductee (2018), WA Scientist of the Year (2017) and Cancer Council WA career Achievement Award (2021).

Chris is a Principal Research Fellow in Health Economics at the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne. His research focuses on improving healthcare decision-making through the application of health economics, economic evaluation and advanced modelling approaches.

Chris has extensive experience in evaluating healthcare interventions, assessing value for money, and developing evidence to support more effective and sustainable health systems. His work spans areas including chronic disease management, healthcare innovation, low-value care, and the allocation of healthcare resources to maximise outcomes for patients and populations.

Through his research, Chris explores how health systems can better understand and measure value, balancing clinical outcomes, patient needs and economic considerations. His expertise provides important insights into how evidence can inform policy, investment decisions and the transformation of healthcare delivery.

Chris brings a strong commitment to ensuring that healthcare resources are used in ways that deliver meaningful improvements in health and wellbeing.

Andrea Srur is a Medical Doctor trained in Chile at Universidad Mayor. Following her training, she completed a MSc in Management and Organisational Innovation at Queen Mary University London (2012) and a MSc in Health Systems and Global Policies (2018) at Queen Mary University London.

She was Head of the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Department at the Ministry of Health in Chile, working on NCD policies, strengthening the national network and bringing stakeholders together, and through what she developed an interest for Value-Based Health Care and joined the International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) in London in 2016 as Outcomes, Analytics and Benchmarking Manager. At ICHOM Andrea supported the implementation of Value-Based Health Care in hospitals across the UK, Europe and South America. After ICHOM, and during the pandemic, Andrea was the Programme Manager of the National Children Diabetes Quality Improvement Programme for England and Wales at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) in London, UK.

Adam is a nephrologist and general physician at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, where he also serves as Deputy Director of Physician Education. He teaches clinical skills and professional practice at The University of Melbourne, where he is completing a PhD on quality indicators in nephrology across Australia and New Zealand. His clinical interests include chronic kidney disease care, shared decision-making, communication, and supportive care. Adam chairs Young Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology (ANZSN) and is a board member at Stand Up, where he contributes his expertise in community service and social justice. His involvement reflects a strong commitment to fostering inclusive and compassionate communities.