Tim Irish, an accomplished professional with an extensive portfolio of Government & Life Science/Digital Board roles, holds multiple degrees, including an MSc in Diplomacy/International Strategy (International Relations/Global Politics) from the London School of Economics and Political Science, an MA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Health) from University College London, a merit-awarded MSc in Economics (Environmental) from Imperial College London, an MBA (Business Administration) with Distinction from the University of Durham, and a 2.1 Biochemistry BSc Hons from the University of Liverpool.

Irish has held numerous high-profile positions throughout his career, serving as Vice Chair/Senior Independent Director, Acting Chair, and Non-Executive Director at the NICE - National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Additionally, he was a Professor of Practice at King's College London, a former Non-Executive Director at Life Sciences Hub Wales Ltd, and has held various commercial roles at GSK.

Irish's affiliations with life science & digital companies have been extensive, where he previously served as a Non Executive Director, and Senior Vice President at Philips and a Vice President at GE. During his tenure, he contributed to various boards of trustees in the UK education sector, including Universities/Academies.