The team

Keith Pollard - Managing Director and Managing Editor

Keith Pollard spent ten years in marketing and operational roles in the private healthcare sector before setting up Acumen Solutions, an internet development company in the mid-1990s, specialising in the healthcare market. Private Healthcare UK was one of several internet ventures which were created at that time.  In 2003, Keith formed Intuition Communication as a web publishing company and embarked on a major investment in the redevelopment and expansion of Private Healthcare UK. The Intuition portfolio has grown impressively since then, and Intuition has become a leader in medical tourism with the development of Treatment Abroad.  Keith writes a health and medical tourism blog.

 

Favourite film: The Shawshank Redemption Favourite biscuit: ChocoLeibnitz  Favourite tipple: Ridgeway (Tring Breweries) in the Lamb, Berkhamsted)

Favourite book: Hard Times Favourite band: This week - Band of Horses, Last week – Gorillaz, Next week - ?

 

Dr Nick Plowman - Medical Director

Nick Plowman is Senior Clinical Oncologist to St Bartholomew’s Hospital (adults) and The Hospital for Sick Children Great Ormond Street (children) with visiting duties to St Mark's Hospital for diseases of the rectum and colon and Moorfields Eye Hospital. He has been Head of Department at St. Bartholomews' from 1989-1997 and from 2000 to the present time.

 

Dr Plowman is also a shareholder in Intuition Communication Ltd. 

 

 

Sarah Ward - Operations Manager

Sarah originally joined Keith at Acumen Solutions in 1997 and worked with him for a number of years in roles ranging from web developer to account director, before departing for sunnier climes to set up her own consultancy business in Spain. Sarah has now re-joined Keith at Intuition, utilising her broad business experience to support the day to day operational responsibilities of the company, and with a remit for managing special projects.

Any spare time is spent drinking coffee (book in hand), cooking for family and friends, walking her gorgeous Labradoodle, and enjoying the Latin beats of Zumba.

Favourite food: Thai Favourite book: Birdsong  Favourite music: Eclectic…from The Killers to Billie Holliday to Nero. Go figure.

Favourite tipple: Cava Favourite film: Angelheart

Angela Field - Administration Manager 

Angela joined the team in November 2009 from a background in Credit Control and Finance for various industries. Day to day she is responsible for managing the accounts and administration as well as supporting the rest of the team. She acts as PA to the Managing Director and the Sales Manager, in terms of arranging all meetings and travel arrangements, as well as general assistant duties.   

 

Favourite biscuit: Shortbread	Favourite film: The Mummy
Favourite book: Discworld novels	Favourite band: The Monkees

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Web marketing 

Jon Butler - Web Communications Manager

With experience in web management and online marketing across a variety of sectors, Jon joined the Intuition team in September 2009.  He is responsible for managing various web projects and marketing for Intuition's websites.

 

Outside of work he plays the guitar in a band and is deprived of sleep by his new son. 

 

Favourite biscuit: Garibaldi Favourite book: Round Ireland with a Fridge by Tony Hawks Favourite tipple: A nice cold lager (preferably enjoyed in hot sun)

Favourite film: Monty Python's Life of Brian Favourite band: REM

 

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Editorial

Sarah Dawson

Sarah Dawson is a Brighton based journalist who writes for national and international newspapers, magazines and websites. Sarah has worked as a journalist since 1997, mostly as a freelance.  Her articles have appeared in a diversity of publications from The Guardian to Red magazine.

 

Sarah specialises in health & wellbeing, holistic travel and lifestyle features. View Sarah Dawson's website.

 

 

Nicola Walton

Nicola has a background in healthcare marketing and in medical publishing as editor for a worldwide clinicians' publication. She manages the Articles and Features area of Private Healthcare UK, commissioning and editing original articles from UK doctors and dentists.

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Production

Lucy Turner - Communication & Content Editor

Lucy joined Intuition Communication in 2009 after graduating with an English Language and Communication degree from Cardiff University.  With experience of the healthcare sector and a keen interest in web communication, she creates and edits content on Intuition’s portfolio of websites.  She sees drinking tea as something of a hobby (preferably with a good book) and recently ran her first marathon.

Favourite book: The Time Traveller's Wife Favourite band: Counting Crows (and most mainstream indie)

Favourite film: Amélie

Guy Parry - Content Editor

A geology graduate with two decades’ selling document and record management systems, Guy grasped redundancy with both hands in order to pursue a career more compatible with regular trips to the golf course. He works on a freelance basis performing a range of duties on Intuition’s portfolio of websites.

 

Favourite biscuit: Hobnob	Favourite tipple: Shiraz
Favourite book: Enduring Love	Favourite music: Van Morrison

 

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Sales

Philip Archbold - Business Development Director

Philip joined Intuition Communication after 10 years in the print publishing sector, working on Automotive, Gift and Toy publications.  He has overall responsibility for business development on the 32 websites that Intuition Communication operate.  He also manages all the central London based healthcare providers.

 

Outside of work his main love is for his young family but this is closely followed by a love of cars. As well as boring anyone who will listen about anything to do with cars he competes in amateur motorsport in the BMW Kuhmo championship. He also plays Tennis badly and Golf REALLY badly. 

Tel: 01442 817811   Email: philiparchbold@privatehealth.co.uk

 

Favourite biscuit: Chocolate HobNob	Favourite film: Cannonball Run
Favourite book: Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy	Favourite band: Caravan Palace
Favourite tipple: Vodka and tonic

Vivienne Gibb - Consultant Sales Executive

Vivienne originally trained as a personal secretary and for years worked in London breweries.  She says she was always very popular at parties!  Since then she has been involved with publishing and media sales for more years than she would care to admit to!  For the last 4 years she has been our dedicated manager looking after all the consultants, doctors and surgeons on the sites.  Her spare time (what little she has!) is spent regularly in Scotland visiting family and friends and travelling abroad – her favourite pastime.  She used to dance Salsa 4 times a week (some say quite well) and would still, given half a chance!  (This was all down to Patrick Swayze! Hence the film!)  She has recently discovered Zumba which is a close 2^nd to Salsa Dancing!!  Buying clothes, driving and gardening are also high on her list of priorities!

Email: viviennegibb@privatehealth.co.uk

 

Favourite biscuit: Weightwatchers Cookies	Favourite tipple: Vodka and Slimline Tonic
Favourite book: Anything by Douglas Kennedy	Favourite film: Dirty Dancing

John Furlong - Key Account Manager

John joined the team at Intuition having spent most of the last 20 plus years working in management on a host of b2b publications and exhibitions.

John has been interested in digital sales for a few years now and landing the role of Key Account Manager means he can offer all the latest in digital publishing developments to his clients, both large and small. John is responsible for sales on Private Healthcare UK and our other UK websites.
 
His main passion in life is cars and racing (in fact anything on four wheeels with a hot motor). His desire is to own a muscle car one day or something suitably old skool. When he was a boy he saw his first Mustang which had 160mph on the speedo and he's wanted one ever since.

Tel: +44 (0) 1442 817819   Email: johnfurlong@privatehealth.co.uk

Favourite films: Favourite films all include US cars. American Graffiti is his all time favourite. Drive is a superb too with atmospheric 80s electro style sound track.

Favourite bands: Joy Division, Depeche Mode, Blur, he also loves indie, old and new. Favourite biscuit: Jammie Dodgers

Angela Turpin - Consultant Account Manager

Angela will focus on identifying new consultant clients. Angela’s previous roles include Medical Sales Representative for a leading pharmaceutical company, working with General Practitioners and Consultants in South West London. She then moved on to National Accounts - Customer Development Executive for Camelot.

At weekends Angela enjoys spending time with her young children, regular activities include going to the park and Zoo.

Tel: +44 (0) 1442 817822  Mob: 07794225448   Email: angelaturpin@privatehealth.co.uk

Favourite biscuit: Bourbon Favourite book: Girl with Dragon Tattoo

Favourite band: Snow Patrol Favourite film: Sea of Love Al Pacino

Tim Budgen - Sales Manager: Fertility Treatment Abroad

Tim has been in media ad sales for over 25 years working across a variety of sectors ranging from insurance to healthcare and logistics. From selling classified ad space in his early days to running global sales teams and divisions, he has a wealth of sales and sales management experience behind him.

He now works on Fertility Treatment Abroad as Sales Manager developing new business revenue streams and growing the client base.

Whilst he loves most sport he now manages to only play tennis and the odd game of golf. He says he would put himself on the same par (no pun intended) as Intuition's very own Steve Archibald when it comes to golf and tennis.

Tim works and lives in France with his family and is enjoying every minute of it....so far!

Tel: +44 (0) 1442 817829   Email: timbudgen@treatmentabroad.com

Favourite biscuit: Custard creams Favourite film: Godfather I & II (must have both!) Favourite tipple: Ice cold lager - not less than 4.5% though

Favourite band: Stone Roses Favourite book: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy plus any other le Carre novel

Jamshid Habibi - Sales and Marketing Manager, Spain

Jamshid joined Intuition Communication after working in real estate and print advertising sales and marketing. He was involved in marketing and sales through both online channels and non online channels.  His overall responsibility is for advertising sales on treatment in Spain and 3 other sites Intuition Communication operates.  Besides work he enjoys reading and sports.

Email: jamshidhabibi@treatmentinspain.com

 

Favourite biscuit: Gingerbread	Favourite tipple: Red wine
Favourite book: Principles and Practice of Marketing	Favourite film: Don Quixote

 

Maria D. Georga - Sales Representative for Greece

Maria joined Intuition after 10 years in the Management of Financial sector companies. She has the responsibility for advertisement sales of all the websites that Intuition Communication operates for overseas doctors.  A multi- faceted and multi-disciplinary individual. Maria has successfully balanced her active involvement in business, while dealing with philosophy, metaphysics and even book writing. She is also an active blogger for spirituality and healthy living. She loves swimming & horseback riding and she is also a vivid art lover. Due to all the before mentioned Maria has developed special skills in calming her friends when complaining that she never has time for them!   

Email: mariageorga@treatmentabroad.com

 

Favourite biscuit: Whole grain, no sugar cookies	Favourite tipple: Greek Chardonnay
Favourite book: The Zahir by Paulo Coellho	Favourite film: Captain Corelli's Mandolin

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Last edited: 24/04/2013