Annabel Bentley

Annabel Bentley is a highly experienced Chief Medical Officer, Responsible Officer, and Executive Medical Director with over 20 years of clinical leadership expertise in the healthcare sector.

Throughout her career, she has effectively led teams ranging from 7 to over 70 employees in both NHS and independent healthcare organizations, showcasing her strong leadership skills.

Annabel has a solid educational background, having studied FRCS in Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons, a Postgraduate Diploma in Evidence-Based Healthcare at the University of Oxford, and a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at King's College London.

She further enriched her knowledge and skills through programs like the International Health Leadership Programme at Cambridge Judge Business School and an Advanced Certificate in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing.

Her career highlights include serving as the Chief Medical Officer at AXA Health, Executive Medical Director at InHealth, and various leadership roles at Bupa, such as Medical Director, CEO at Hailadoc Ltd, and Deputy Chief Medical Officer at AXA Health.

Annabel has held the statutory position of Responsible Officer, driving improvements in patient safety, clinical quality, and compliance with regulatory processes like annual appraisal and GMC revalidation.

With a proven track record in facilitating change and delivering tangible commercial outcomes, Annabel Bentley has demonstrated her ability to navigate complex healthcare environments and achieve strategic objectives.

Her vast experience includes engagements at board level within prominent organizations like AXA Health, InHealth Group, and Bupa, where she has made significant contributions to organizational growth and performance.

Annabel Bentley's background as a former NHS surgeon and her comprehensive educational portfolio make her a versatile medical professional with a unique blend of clinical expertise, management skills, and business acumen.