Richard Andrews

Richard Andrews is a serial healthcare entrepreneur and the Co-Founder and CEO of Univa, a company focused on creating a world-leading eating disorder care platform.1 He has a strong background in healthcare innovation and digital health solutions.

Career Highlights

Entrepreneurial Ventures::

• Co-founded Univa in 2024, aiming to address the complex challenges of eating disorders1
• Founded Healios in 2012, which became the UK's largest digital health clinic for children and young people with mental health and neurodevelopmental needs12
• Expanded Healios into the US market under the brand name Meliora Health1

Previous Experience::

• Held various roles in the pharmaceutical industry, including positions at Hoffmann-La Roche, GlaxoSmithKline, and sanofi-aventis2
• Worked as a consultant at Red Kite consulting and Datamonitor2

Leadership and Advisory Roles

• Board member of the Mental Health Network at the NHS Confederation1
• Co-chair of the NHS Confederation's Digital Mental Health Forum2
• E2E Ambassador, supporting high-growth entrepreneurs2
• Strategic advisor to senior leadership teams at digital health companies1

Education

Richard Andrews holds a First Class Honours degree in Pharmacology from the University of Southampton.2

Entrepreneurial Focus

Andrews is passionate about solving healthcare system challenges to promote a healthier society.1 His entrepreneurial journey began after witnessing close family members and friends struggling with mental health and neurological conditions.1 This experience motivated him to create innovative solutions for improved access to appropriate support and care.

Richard Andrews is known for his expertise in digital health solutions, particularly in the areas of mental health, neurodevelopmental conditions, and now eating disorders. His work aims to transform healthcare delivery through technology-enabled platforms and innovative clinical models.12