Pictured above: Tony Davis, the CEO of MedilinkWM

Tony Davis, the CEO of MedilinkWM, the Life Science industry association dedicated to driving forward relationships between industry, academia, and the public and private healthcare and social services, has been appointed Chairman of the Board of MedilinkUK and to the start-up Board of the new Health Innovation and Education Clusters (HIEC) group.

Both roles reinforce Tony's commitment to promoting the Life Sciences industry to high-level government organisations, particularly the Department of Health, the Department for Business Innovation and Skills, and The Office of Life Sciences.

The Board of MedilinkUK, recognised as a flourishing network of regionally-based, private organisations working to grow the economic impact of UK Life Sciences, is made-up of the chief executives of each of the regional Medilinks. 

Each regional Medilink is a private limited company, and offers a range of support services from advice on funding, patents and medical-grade materials, to support on reaching overseas markets, each tailored to match and reflect the needs of individual members. 

In recognition of the first-class delivery of benefits to MedilinkWM members, Tony was appointed the first Chair of MedilinkUK, and he will now hold the post for a second 12-month tenure.

In promoting the adoption process of products across a range of applications and products within Life Sciences, and through his consultation with academia and industry, Tony has helped to steer and support the concept of a Board of individuals dedicated to assisting this process which has now led to the creation of the new Health Innovation and Education Clusters.

Commenting on his appointments, Tony said: "MedilinkUK strives to sharpen the focus of the UK government and industry on human Life Sciences and its vital contribution to the economy. Involvement with government departments, funding bodies and decision makers behind relevant initiatives is essential to delivering value to the membership base. Conversely, meeting with companies involved in Life Sciences, understanding their issues and helping them become market leaders, gives MedilinkUK, organisations and steering bodies aligned with it, a position to influence regulations and policy and create positive change. 

"Being at the helm of MedilinkUK's Board and on the Board of the new HIEC are both positions of great responsibility and opportunity, and I will endeavour to utilise this and the contact the positions deliver to the benefit of the UK Life Sciences industry. I am excited about the opportunities now available to the sector and businesses serving it now that the HEIC is in place."

As CEO of MedilinkWM, Tony's primary aim is to promote industry to government organisations. He established MedilinkWM in 2003, with support from AWM, to promote Life Sciences manufacturing and enhance market opportunities for the benefit of the local economy. Prior to joining the organisation, Tony worked in industry and commerce, managed several large corporations, ran European Projects for Economic Development departments focusing on disability and healthcare, and developed programmes for mental health organisations.

MedilinkUK, the 'voice of UK Life Sciences', focuses on human Life Sciences, which is the study of human biology and the application of technology to that science. Recognised markets within Life Sciences are medical technology, medical biotechnology, medical diagnostics and pharmaceuticals. MedilinkUK has become influential within political circles and works closely with the major trade associations under the Life Sciences banner to ensure the market's specific issues are considered.