Senior Leadership
Ryan Fitzpatrick
CEO
I started MD Education in 2015 to create educational products and programs with world renowned clinicians to move the needle for HCPs and patients. Building upon 20 years of experience in the medical education space, starting with Springer-Nature, Medscape and Imedex, I wanted MD Education to provide a conduit for stakeholders in the healthcare space to deliver new and innovative independent conferences and educational products that lead to better outcomes and understanding for clinicians and patients.
Beverley Heaton
CFO
Chief Financial Officer at MD Education since 2020, with over 35 years of experience at HMRC in tax compliance, education, and leadership. As a compliance specialist, senior tax trainer, and education design lead, I developed accessible tax training for SMEs and led national teams in creating innovative learning resources. A graduate of HMRC’s Talent Management Programme, I bring expertise in financial strategy, simplifying complex tax matters, and driving impactful education and business development initiatives.
Simon Mayr
COO
As COO at MD Education, I leverage my 20 years of healthcare industry experience to oversee company operations and spearhead growth. I lead the development of comprehensive business development strategies and initiatives and drive innovation in our educational offerings. My focus is on expanding market reach, fostering strategic partnerships, and enhancing our competitive edge to ensure sustainable growth and improved patient care outcomes.
Christopher Bolwell
VP, Educational Strategy
With over 40 years of experience in the life sciences market, my strong understanding, leadership, and Medical Education experience have brought a wealth of expertise in the strategic development of the Medical and allied services within MD Education. I was previously COO for Imedex and am a former Researcher and Medical Affairs employee at GSK. I am based in Atlanta GA, USA.
Business Development
Tania Lifanova
Account Executive
Account Executive at MD Education with years of international business experience. Skilled in driving growth, building client relationships, and developing opportunities that expand global presence and impact.
Zeynep Aydagül
Account Executive
Bio coming soon...
Client Services
Rebecca Hill
Senior Team Manager
I am a dedicated Senior Team Manager & Project Manager at MD Education, specializing in coordinating global medical conferences. I have a passion for organization and detail, and I pride myself on ensuring seamless execution of educational events. My expertise lies in orchestrating logistics and fostering collaboration among diverse teams.
Cristina Anton
Lead Project Manager
As a Lead Project Manager at MD Education’s Wigan office since 2022, I organize international medical conferences with a focus on breast cancer and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Originally from Romania, I have been based in the UK since 2015. My diverse background across sectors helps me deliver high-quality, impactful educational programs. I’m committed to excellence and continuous growth.
Neve Rowlands
Senior Project Manager
I'm located in the North West of the UK and I am a Senior Project Manager at MD Education. Previously, I oversaw trade show exhibitions across the UK and Europe. Currently, I manage the CLL & Lymphoma Conference and have contributed to six other conferences at MD Education. My role entails logistical support, encompassing financial management and logistics.
Aimée Williams
Senior Project Manager
I am a dedicated Senior Project Manager at MD Education, specializing in coordinating global medical conferences. I have a passion for organization and detail, and I pride myself on ensuring seamless execution of educational events. My expertise lies in orchestrating logistics and fostering collaboration among diverse teams.
Alex Worthington
Project Manager
As Project Manager, I work to ensure the smooth running of events, assisting in the search process, outreach, organization, and the maintenance of any event. Having a diverse career background working around the world, I pride myself on networking and creating positive relationships seamlessly with all attendees.
Charlotte Pilling
Project Manager
As Project Manager at our Wigan office, I draw on my extensive background in customer-facing roles to ensure smooth communication and successful project delivery. With over 14 years of experience in customer service, I've built a strong foundation in client relations, problem-solving, and team coordination. My attention to detail, proactive approach, and passion for excellence are qualities I bring to every project, and I'm dedicated to supporting project teams.
Olivia Wright
Project Manager
As a Project Manager, I support the delivery of educational events and projects at MD Education, working closely with the project management team to ensure smooth coordination and consistently high-quality execution. With a strong background in organisation and communication, I take pride in maintaining a detail-oriented approach to my work. I am committed to delivering to a high standard and value the opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to advancing clinical education.
Freya Symons
Associate Project Manager
As an Associate Project Manager at MD Education’s Wigan office, I support the smooth delivery of educational events through effective coordination, organisation, and communication. With a strong background in project-based work and a degree in Business Management and Marketing, I take pride in my attention to detail and ability to build positive working relationships. I am committed to supporting project teams and contributing to the delivery of high-quality projects. For me, seeing projects develop from initial ideas to successful delivery is what makes the role so rewarding.
Ben Whitley
Associate Project Manager
As an Associate Project Manager, I support the successful delivery of projects on time and within scope. I bring strong skills in project tracking, documentation management, and confident stakeholder engagement, and I take great pride in being part of a collaborative team. With a background in Business and IT, I apply this combined knowledge to streamline processes and support efficient project delivery. I value opportunities to meet and network with new people, enabling me to build and maintain strong professional relationships.
Creative Hub
Katarína Košarišťanová
Marketing Manager
With a pharmaceutical degree and over a decade of marketing experience, primarily within the pharmaceutical industry, I lead marketing initiatives as Marketing Manager at MD Education. I specialize in brand development, strategic communications, and cultivating impactful partnerships that drive company growth. My focus is on expanding our reach to ensure that both industry stakeholders and healthcare professionals engage with our educational offerings.
George Fitzpatrick
Design Manager
A multifaceted designer with close to a decade of experience spanning both digital and traditional mediums. As Design Manager, I ensure MD Education crafts visually captivating customer touchpoints that leave a lasting impression and constantly strive to elevate the brand identity and experience.
Harrison Walton
Full-stack Developer
Function, form, and everything between. Originally starting my web-development journey on wordpress, I transitioned into hand programmed, tailored solutions to give freedom to the client. Responsible for programming MD Education’s online services and experiences. "If I don't know it today, I will tomorrow".
Nathan Harrison
Junior Designer
A motivated designer and photographer with experience designing in the hospitality and education Industry producing print products and digital content, with additional music tech and media experience. As a Designer, I'm responsible for upholding and developing MD Education's brand identity and working with the rest of the team to ensure a great customer experience.
Grants Administration
Joshua Dinwoodie
Grants Administrator