Tobias Alpsten

Tobias Alpsten is the CEO and Founder of iPLATO Healthcare, a London-based health technology company dedicated to improving patient care through innovative digital solutions. He has been at the helm of iPLATO since its inception in 2000, leading the organization in developing mobile applications and services designed to enhance patient engagement and streamline access to healthcare services, notably through the myGP app.124

Professional Background

• Leadership Role: As CEO, Alpsten is responsible for setting the overall strategy and overseeing daily operations, including marketing, product management, and engineering.135 Under his leadership, iPLATO has focused on evidence-based interventions and collaborations with prominent institutions such as UCL and Imperial College to advance health technology research.13
• Previous Experience: Before founding iPLATO, Alpsten worked as a management consultant at Accenture, where he contributed to launching European Business Process Outsourcing initiatives. He also held roles in telecommunications analysis at Société Générale.13

Education

Alpsten holds an MSc in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology from KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden. He has also completed executive courses in strategic marketing at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and studied communications and management at Ecole nationale supérieure des Télécommunications in Paris.13

Impact on Healthcare

Tobias Alpsten is recognized for his commitment to transforming healthcare delivery through technology. His initiatives have significantly improved patient access to care, evidenced by the myGP app's ability to reduce unnecessary GP appointments by facilitating easier access to healthcare services.4 He continues to advocate for digital innovation within the NHS and aims to expand iPLATO's impact both domestically and internationally.24