Polly is an experienced health policy and service delivery expert who has successfully advised top-level decision-makers in the NHS and government. Her commercial acumen has developed national commercial efficiencies and innovation strategies within NHS England. She is a recognized expert in designing approaches to streamline market entry and accelerate innovation adoption within the NHS. During the pandemic, Polly played a key operational role in the NHS data team, which enabled the early detection of COVID-19 and facilitated the efficient distribution of vaccinations, saving countless lives.

Previously, Polly served as an operational service manager in the NHS, specializing in digital product development for emergency services. Her entrepreneurial spirit led to creating the FutureNHS platform, the most prominent digital collaboration platform for healthcare professionals. This revolutionary platform empowers hundreds of thousands of staff to collaborate on innovations that continuously improve healthcare delivery. Polly’s leadership extends to the social impact realm, where she champions the School of Healthcare Radicals and NHS Change Day, driving positive change in the healthcare landscape.

Polly’s expertise extends beyond the NHS, as she actively collaborates with life science companies, health systems, and governments, providing invaluable guidance in developing and implementing innovative solutions, particularly in digital, data, and medical technologies.