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Our people: Core Team

Health Innovation Oxford and Thames Valley Directors and Board members are listed first. Scroll down or click through to the next pages for other members of our team. Alternatively, you can refine your search by using the specialties listed below.

Tracey Marriott

Tracey has been interim Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief Executive since March 2026. Her substantive role is Director of Clinical Innovation Adoption and Digital Lead. She is an MBA (Henley Management College) qualified commercial and transformational change professional who has worked in both the private sector (material science and health) and the public health sector […]

Specialties: Core Team Clinical Innovation Adoption

Ryan Kerstein

Ryan joined Health Innovation Oxford and Thames Valley in September 2026. He continues his clinical practice as a Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust where, as Associate Medical Director, he established BRAIn, the trust’s research and innovation programme. This was built around a problem-first approach to innovation – starting with the […]

Specialties: Core Team

Martin Leaver

Martin is an experienced communications professional with a background in journalism and public relations. He has worked with the Oxford AHSN/Health Innovation Oxford and Thames Valley since 2013. He oversees links with its many partners across the NHS, universities and industry and coordinates communications including websites, newsletters, publications and social media. Martin works closely with communications […]

Specialties: Core Team

Amy Izzard

Amy supports the Chief Operating Officer and programme office to ensure the delivery of HIOTV’s programmes. She is the main HR link between HIOTV and our host Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Amy also works closely with the Head of Communications on a variety of projects.

Specialties: Core Team Programme Office

Rochelle Nelson

Rochelle has held a number of roles since joining the organisation in 2014. In 2025 she became Executive Assistant and Office Manager, supporting senior leaders and ensuring the office runs smoothly. Prior to this she was part of the Strategic and Industry Partnerships team with responsibilities in communications, digital marketing and project management.

Specialties: Core Team

Emma Fairman

Emma became a member of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) in 2010 and has 14 years’ experience in NHS financial and management accounting having worked at Oxfordshire Primary Care Trust, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and Health Education England.

Specialties: Core Team

Alison Gowdy

Alison took on the role of interim Director of Clinical Innovation Adoption (CIA) in 2026. Her substantive position is Associate Director of CIA. She has over 15 years’ experience in the NHS working in senior acute operational roles. Alison has extensive experience liaising with clinical teams and commissioners, working across organisations to improve patient pathways […]

Specialties: Core Team Clinical Innovation Adoption