Karen Livingstone

Chief Executive Officer at Newham Health Collaborative Ltd
Summary
Karen Livingstone is a prominent figure in health and care innovation and transformation, recognized as the IoD East Public Sector of the Year.
With a background in senior stakeholder management, Karen has excelled in communications and marketing roles within political and government organizations at national and sub-national levels.
Karen's career highlights include serving as the Chief Executive of Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Local Medical Committee and as the National Director of the leading Innovation Investment vehicle, SBRI Healthcare. She was named a Top 50 leader in Life Sciences for her significant impact on patients.
Her educational journey includes studies at various prestigious institutions such as Queen Elizabeth Girls' School, High Barnet, Cambridge Judge Business School, Yale University, and Loughborough University. Additionally, she has completed several diploma programs in company direction and holds the title of Chartered Director.
Karen Livingstone has held key positions in numerous organizations, including being the Chief Executive Officer at Newham Health Collaborative Ltd and a Board Member at the University of Suffolk. She has also served in leadership roles at the NHS, including as the Director of the Innovation Exchange, National Director of SBRI Healthcare, and Director of Partnerships & Industry Engagement at various NHS entities.
Her experience extends to non-executive roles and advisory positions, such as being a Special Advisor to the Secretary of State for Health at the Labour Party and a Non-Executive Board Member at organizations like EEIDB and EEDA in the East of England.
Karen Livingstone's expertise and accomplishments in the field of health and care innovation, combined with her leadership roles and educational background, make her a distinguished professional in the sector.