Pennie Taylor is an award-winning freelance journalist and broadcaster who specialises in health and care issues. Based in Glasgow, Pennie was BBC Scotland’s first Health Correspondent; she has worked both on national newsdesks and within NHS Scotland.

Mark Leftwich is the Managing Director for Philips in the UK and Ireland.

Appointed in March 2022, Mark oversees commercial operations with nearly two decades of experience in Global and UK & Ireland management roles across Philips consumer and healthcare portfolios. With a focus on accelerating business growth and building winning teams, Mark continues to position Philips as a market leader helping people live longer, healthier lives.

Ed Clifton is the Unit Head of the Scottish Health Technologies Group (SHTG). Part of Healthcare Improvement Scotland, SHTG is a national health technology assessment (HTA) agency that provides evidence support and advice to NHS Scotland on the use of new and existing health technologies (excluding medicines). HTA is the systematic evaluation of the properties and effects of health technologies, taking into account clinical effectiveness, safety, cost effectiveness, patient and public views, and clinical expert input. Prior to his current role, Ed has gained over 10 years of experience working as an economist within NHS Scotland, most recently as a Senior Health Economist within h Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS).

Gemma Waring is a qualified bid writer, trainer, and coach. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, Gemma has worked in the sector for 20 years and her career has been marked by exceptional achievements due to her determination to succeed and her passion for empowering others. A beacon of diligence and reliability, Gemma is recognised for setting and upholding high standards. Her enthusiasm for the procurement sector is infectious, propelling her to stay abreast of industry developments and generously share her knowledge, including being a key played in the roll out of the Procurement Act 2023. Gemma's dedication recently earned her the prestigious title of Runner Up in the APMP UK's annual awards in the Supplier of the Year category and seen her continuously develop her own skills as an advocate of life-long learning. At the helm of G Waring Consulting Ltd since 2019, Gemma orchestrates success in public sector tendering and procurement projects – securing new business and successful outcomes across the board. Notable accomplishments include bid writing endeavours for blue-chip companies, securing multimillion pound contracts, working with Scottish Government on a national training campaign, and securing successful outcomes in complex multi supplier / multi lot frameworks and DPSs. In her role as Lead Trainer and Skills Coach for the Bid Coordinator Apprenticeship, Gemma also runs multiple cohorts, shaping training content, and assessing learners for long term development and supporting new entrants to the sector to grow and flourish. Gemma Waring is not just a consultant and trainer; she is a driving force behind transformative change, infusing every project with unmatched enthusiasm and expertise.

Following his degree from Edinburgh, Jason started his career with a graduate position in a FTSE 100 company in London, before moving to financial services where he worked for a large bank in Ireland, working alongside technology companies to develop a range of digital systems. Jason then made the decision to move to the NHS, firstly as a Planning and Performance Manager and then as an Assistant Director in a large NHS Health and Social Care Trust,, where he led on a number of innovation programmes,, including a two year secondment to Government where he set up a £25m transformation programme that led to the adoption of new ways of working across all NHS Trusts in the country. Jason joined the Centre for Sustainable Delivery as Head of Innovation in January 22 and is involved in the development of the Accelerated National Innovation Adoption pathway.

Consultant anaesthetist in NHS Scotland with a passion for improving efficiencies within operating theatres through software innovation.