David Mobbs Advisory

David Mobbs Advisory Ltd (Co. Registration : 09898935) is the trading company for David’s work.

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DAVID MOBBS

Many will know  David as the architect  and leader of Nuffield Health’s transformation to become the UK’s only integrated health provider that has challenged the traditional model of private healthcare in the UK.  At the end of 2015, after 13 years in the post, David stepped down as CEO.

David now works with Boards, CEO’s, Management teams and Co-Investors to add value and achieve success.  The essence of David’s work is how he combines collaboration and challenge with creativity and innovation, whilst remaining results focused.

He now has a successful career as an Investor, Non-Executive Chair and Strategy Advisor in healthcare.

David is recognised as an innovative and influential healthcare leader and has extensive experience across the sector. He has contributed to policy and landmark events at the highest levels. He is regularly cited as one of the top 10 most influential people in healthcare and was recognised by his peers in 2010 with the Health Investor Award for Outstanding Personal Contribution to Healthcare.

 

David Mobbs Advisory Ltd (Co. Registration : 09898935) is the trading company for David’s work.

non executive roles

  • Non Executive Chairman

    REHABWORKS

    2016 – PRESENT

    UNITED KINGDOM

    RehabWorks is one of the leading UK players in the Occupational Health sector. It was acquired by ArchiMed in September 2015.  Based in Bury St. Edmunds it delivers services across the UK through 11 regional centres and a network of over 1,000 physiotherapy and psychological therapists. RehabWorks is strongly differentiated with its Functional Restoration Program (FRP) designed to address repetitive or long-term absence as a result of a musculoskeletal injury, and also its approach to providing work-focused psychological therapies. The support of ArchiMed will enable RehabWorks to expand through the development of new therapy propositions and the acquisition of other integrated players.

  • Non Executive Chairman

    LINNAEUS GROUP UK

    2014 – PRESENT

    UNITED KINGDOM

    The Linnaeus Group comprises, five multi-specialist referral hospitals and over fifty first opinion practices across the UK. These include some of the leading specialist veterinary hospitals for small animals in the UK. They were acquired by Sovereign Capital in partnership with the management team with the goal of creating a national platform of specialist veterinary hospitals, supported on a hub and spoke basis by first opinion practices.

    Non Executive Director and Trustee

    British Pregnancy Advisory Service (bpas)

    2010 – 2014

    Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

SCOPE

 

David now works with Boards, CEO’s, Management teams and Co-Investors to add value and achieve success.  The essence of David’s work is how he combines collaboration and challenge with creativity and innovation, whilst remaining results focused.

 

His key skills are in strategy development and execution developed in a premium multi-site consumer focused business.

David has a consistent track record of achieving profitable growth in complex environments such as:

• Healthcare services
• Highly regulated industries
• Public and private sector partnerships
• Professional and skilled workforces
• Heavily inter-mediated markets
• Technology and science led businesses

David is located in central London and works throughout the UK and International markets.

He is regularly invited as a Judge for industry awards including Health Investor, Laing & Buisson, and also the Lloyds Bank National Business Awards

 

 

David Mobbs Advisory Ltd (Co. Registration : 09898935) is the trading company for David’s work.

 

Executive roles

 

Group Chief Executive

Nuffield Health

2003 – 2015

London, United Kingdom

Responsible for the direction and profitability of Nuffield Health, comprising circa £800M turnover and over 10,000 staff. Repositioned Nuffield Health from a hospital operator to become the only integrated health business in the UK.

Director of Operations

Nuffield Health

2001 – 2003

London, United Kingdom

Responsibility for the operational management and profitability of the 43 hospitals within the Nuffield health portfolio.

Nuffield Health

Divisional General Manager

Nuffield Health

1997 – 2001

Harrogate, United Kingdom

This included P&L responsibility of an operating division that comprised 13 acute private hospitals, £62M turnover, and over 1,500 staff. It also included the acquisition and integration of two hospitals and oversight of a c£60M development programme. Key achievements included an increase in turnover and profitability and the redevelopment of hospital sites.

Divisional General Manager

Community Hospitals Group PLC

1996 – 1997

United Kingdom

This combined responsibilities of General Manager, of the Continuing Care Division, with that of The Yorkshire Clinic. It included P&L responsibility for 15 nursing homes and The Yorkshire Clinic. The Division comprised over 1000 staff and turnover in the region of £27M. The key achievement was a turn-around of financial performance and successful disposal.

Education

  • Aston University

    Master of Science (M.Sc.)

  • University of Birmingham

    Bachelor of Social Science (BsocSc)

previous positions held

  • The Yorkshire Clinic, Community Hospitals Group PLC

  • Hospital Director

    The Yorkshire Clinic, Community Hospitals Group PLC

    1993 – 1996

    Bradford, United Kingdom

    The Clinic was the largest private acute hospital owned by CHG PLC. This role carried P&L responsibility for a turnover in excess of £12m and around 300 staff. Key achievements included an increase in turnover and profitability.

  • Hospital Director

    Bupa

    1990 – 1993

    Portsmouth, United Kingdom

    This role carried P&L responsibility for a unit with turnover in excess of £6M and around 200 staff. Recognized in successive years with 1991 and 1992 BUPA Quality Awards for innovation in employee engagement and customer focus groups.

  • Managment Consultant, Healthcare Practice

    EY

    1989 – 1990

    London, United Kingdom

    Provided advice and project management to healthcare clients in the UK and Europe, at Board and senior management level. Assignments covered performance enhancement and business strategy.

    • General Manager, Medical Services

      Greenwich District General Hospital

      1987 – 1989

      London, United Kingdom

      An operational management role for a range of clinical services comprising 242 acute beds, day services, over 300 nursing and technical staff.

    • Assistant Director, Clinical Services

      Royal Marsden Hospital

      1986 – 1987

      London, United Kingdom

      A role assisting the Clinical Director pioneering the integration of strategic plans with clinical work and research programs.

    • National Management Trainee

      NHS

      1984 – 1986

      London & the South East, United Kingdom

      The NHS accelerated graduate training program in conjunction with the Kings’ Fund College. Including a line management position as Assistant Administrator, Colchester General Hospital responsible for the provision of support services

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David Mobbs Advisory Ltd (Co. Registration : 09898935) is the trading company for David’s work.