LONDON CLINIC - Key Persons


Al Russell - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive
Al joined The London Clinic as CEO in September 2017. Al began his career in technology-related businesses ranging from start-ups to international corporations. Prior to joining The London Clinic, he led an £800 million business at Vodafone UK, transforming operations responsible for 10 million customers. Al is the CQC nominated individual at The London Clinic.

Dr Ahmed Albu-Soda

Job Titles:
  • Consultant
  • Consultant Gastroenterologist
Dr. Albu-Soda is a consultant gastroenterologist specialising in the digestive system. He received training in gastroenterology, endoscopy and digestive ultrasound and was part of the prestigious Marie Curie Training Network in neurogastroenterology (NEUROGUT). Dr. Albu-Soda is a consultant gastroenterologist specialising in the digestive system. He received training in gastroenterology, endoscopy and digestive ultrasound and was part of the prestigious Marie Curie Training Network in neurogastroenterology (NEUROGUT).

Dr Ahmed Elghamaz

Job Titles:
  • Consultant Cardiologist

Dr Aleksandar Radunovic

Job Titles:
  • Consultant Neurologist

Dr Michael Sinclair

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Dr Richard Groves

Job Titles:
  • Consultant
  • Consultant Dermatologist
  • Consultant Dermatologist, Explains Why It Is Important to Protect Your Skin.
Dr Groves is a consultant dermatologist with a particular interest in complex medical dermatology. He runs an active research programme investigating the causes of and new treatments for inflammatory skin diseases. Dr Richard Groves, consultant dermatologist, explains why it is important to protect your skin.

Georgina Holtby

Job Titles:
  • Company Secretary / Director of Legal

Gerard Smith - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
Gerard arrived at The London Clinic from Sermo, a global social network for physicians focused on improving patient outcomes. Gerard previously held international CFO positions within a variety of industries, including at Easynet (BskyB), Acxiom and Dell.

Grigore T. POPA

Job Titles:
  • Medical Doctor
Medical Doctor - Grigore T. POPA Medical School with an overall 9.38/10 average grade for the 6 years of study 2006-2012

Jonathan Coad

Job Titles:
  • Patient Services & Strategic Programmes Director
Jonathan has been with The London Clinic since 2016 and is responsible for non-clinical patient services including; capital projects, estate management, housekeeping, catering, security, H&S and sustainability. In addition Jonathan leads the implementation of the hospital strategic programmes. Prior to joining The London Clinic, Jonathan worked for Capita Property & Infrastructure providing strategic programme and project management for Capital Projects and/or Facilities Management services across multiple sectors, including projects such as The Library of Birmingham, BSkyB Campus Masterplan, ARK and Harris Federation schools programmes.

Mr Aadil Khan

Job Titles:
  • Consultant
  • Plastic Surgeon
Mr Khan's practice encompasses all aspects of reconstructive and aesthetic surgery of the breast and abdomen. He completed his specialist training in several of London's largest Plastic surgery centres before completing further fellowship training in London and The Johns Hopkins Hospital, USA. He is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon at The Royal Marsden Hospital. Mr Khan's practice encompasses all aspects of reconstructive and aesthetic surgery of the breast and abdomen. He completed his specialist training in several of London's largest Plastic surgery centres before completing further fellowship training in London and The Johns Hopkins Hospital, USA. He is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon at The Royal Marsden Hospital.

Mr Ahmed Ali

Job Titles:
  • Consultant
  • Consultant Urological Surgeon
Mr Ahmed Ali is a consultant urological surgeon who specialises in bladder cancer, prostate cancer, benign prostatic enlargement and kidney stones. Mr Ali has introduced multiple new cutting edge technologies in the management of bladder cancer radiofrequency induced hyperthemia treatment for bladder cancer, the use of laser in removing bladder tumours with minimal blood loss. Mr Ahmed Ali is a consultant urological surgeon who specialises in bladder cancer, prostate cancer, benign prostatic enlargement and kidney stones. Mr Ali has introduced multiple new cutting edge technologies in the management of bladder cancer radiofrequency induced hyperthemia treatment for bladder cancer, the use of laser in removing bladder tumours with minimal blood loss. Mr Ahmed Ali is a highly experienced consultant urological surgeon who specialises in bladder cancer, prostate cancer, benign prostatic enlargement, kidney stones, testicular cancer, as well as urinary tract infections, amongst many other urological-related conditions. He is the current the lead for bladder cancer services at the Frimley Park Hospital's urology department, the founder of the Arab British Urological Society. He obtained a master's degree in urology in 2013 from the University College London. He started his urological training at St James Hospital in Leeds and subsequently undertook a fellowship in Addenbrookes in Cambridge. During his fellowship he studied the role of MRI in the diagnosis of prostate cancer which is now the main method of prostate cancer diagnosis.

Mr Ahmed Ibrahim

Job Titles:
  • Consultant
  • Consultant Neurosurgeon
Mr Ibrahim is a consultant neurosurgeon with a special interest complex spinal surgery. Mr Ibrahim completed his medical training and higher specialist training in London and went on to complete specialist spinal fellowship training in Toronto, Canada and various places in the USA. Mr Ibrahim has been awarded numerous prestigious prizes including from the Congress of neurological surgeons/American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the North American Cervical Spine Research Society. Mr Ibrahim won scholarships from the Royal College of England and HCA and in recognition of his achievements.

Mr Ajit Abraham

Job Titles:
  • Consultant General and Hepato - Pancreato - Biliary ( HPB ) Surgeon

Mr Alasdair Mace

Job Titles:
  • Consultant
  • Ear Nose and Throat Specialist

Mr Alex Leo

Job Titles:
  • Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon

Mr Ali Alhamdani

Job Titles:
  • Consultant
  • Surgeon

Mr Avinash Vazirani

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Mr Hamish Leslie Melville

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Board of Trustees

Mr Manish Chande

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Mr Martin Paisner

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Mrs Philippa Hardwick

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Ms Aimee Di Marco

Job Titles:
  • Consultant Endocrine & Thyroid Surgeon

Ms Claire Holmes

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Prof Alan Salama

Job Titles:
  • Consultant Nephrologist

Prof John G Gribben

Job Titles:
  • Consultant

Rachael Church

Job Titles:
  • Director of Philanthropy & Community
Rachael is Director of Philanthropy & Community at The London Clinic. Her aim is to create a visionary charitable strategy for the organisation, with the objective of enabling The London Clinic to save and extend even more lives as we approach our 100th anniversary in 2032. Rachael studied History at the University of Warwick, followed by an MA at City University, London. Her previous roles include delivery of three major capital campaigns in the heritage sector, leading a major donor department at a Top 20 UK University and heading up business development at an international law firm. Rachael is passionate about the important role charities play in our society and enjoys empowering both our supporters and communities to enable tangible change. In her spare time, she is a Special Advisor to the Kick It Out Foundation, sits on the Harley Street Partnership International Marketing Advisory Board and mentors' young women at local secondary schools. She is an avid footballer supporter.

Sophie Auld - COO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operating Officer
Sophie is responsible for the leadership and strategic direction of Clinical Services (Imaging, Pharmacy, Pathology, Therapies and Outpatients). Having worked in a number of roles and levels within the organisation, she is passionate about the hospital and its incredible people. Sophie has helped to develop strong teams who collectively drive innovation and service improvements for our patients and Consultants. Her vision is built around a strong belief in delivering high quality care to all patients through integrated patient pathways.

Tonya Kloppers

Job Titles:
  • Chief
  • Nurse
Tonya joined The London Clinic in January 2022. She joined from King Edward VII's Hospital where she held senior roles for a number of years, most recently as Director of Nursing. Tonya leads our nursing and clinical governance team to deliver outstanding person centred care. Her responsibilities include Caldicott Guardian for The London Clinic, Designated Professional for Safeguarding and Director of Infection Prevention and Control, as well as the Registered Manager.