Who We Are
Introducing our Executive Leadership team, dedicated to driving innovation and achieving success for our organisation.
Meet Our Leadership Team
HealthTrust Europe’s Leadership Team is responsible for strategic planning and direction to ensure efficient spend management for our partners. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for our partners, while upholding our values of integrity, collaboration, and accountability. Get to know our Leadership team and learn about the people driving our success.
Gary Welch
Chief Executive Officer
Gary Welch is the Chief Executive Officer of HealthTrust Europe. He is responsible for the overall business strategy, direction and performance across the company to achieve success. Gary joined HealthTrust Europe in February 2024. He previously served as Procurement and Supply Chain Director for Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust.
Gary has nearly 20 years of experience in health and social care. His previous experience includes working for the NHS as part of the Supply Chain Excellence Programme. From 2005, he worked closely on one of the first collaborative procurement hubs in the NHS before holding several senior procurement roles across the health service. Gary also led the procurement programme at The Shelford Group, a collaboration between ten of England’s largest teaching and research NHS hospital Trusts.
Vivek Jain
Chief Financial Officer
Vivek Jain is the Chief Financial Officer at HealthTrust Europe, responsible for finance, revenue recovery, IT and Project Management. He oversees the organisation’s financial strategy and operations, ensuring financial sustainability, compliance, and accountability. Vivek joined HealthTrust Europe in 2014 and has progressed through various leadership positions, including Vice President for Finance, Sales, and Marketing.
Vivek holds a BA (Hons) degree in Accounting and Finance and is a recognised member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). He started his career as an Assistant Financial Accountant at Birmingham East and North Primary Care Trust and later worked as a Financial Systems Consultant at Civica. Vivek is passionate about delivering value to HealthTrust Europe’s members, suppliers, and stakeholders and is committed to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration across the organisation.
Ben Koberna
VP International Development
Ben Koberna is the Vice President for International Development at HealthTrust Europe (HTE), where he leads the company’s global sales strategy and expansion efforts. Since joining HTE, Ben has played a pivotal role in launching the Portfolio Performance Service, which transforms procurement processes and delivers unmatched value and efficiency. With over two decades of experience in international business development, Ben has a proven track record of driving growth and establishing strong market presence in diverse regions. His leadership and strategic vision have significantly contributed to HTE’s success in enhancing healthcare services and procurement excellence
Ben is also a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of EasiBuy. With a strong background in procurement modernisation, Ben has been instrumental in shaping reverse auction practices for government entities since 2007. His innovative approach has helped numerous state and local governments, including the City of Los Angeles and the State of Michigan, achieve significant savings and efficiency in their procurement processes. In addition to his work in the United States, Ben has made notable contributions internationally, assisting countries like Ecuador and Argentina in navigating procurement challenges during the global pandemic. He is also a guest lecturer at Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, sharing his expertise with future leaders in the field
Dagmar Kibble
Head of Legal
Dagmar Kibble is the Head of Legal for HealthTrust Europe. She holds an LLB (Hons) degree in Law and is a qualified solicitor in England. Dagmar is passionate about ethics and ensuring we work appropriately with the public sector. She is also keen to ensure the team delivers legal services in the most collaborative way as a true partner to the business.
Dagmar has extensive experience of acting for suppliers to the NHS and providing a different perspective on tendering. She has also worked for other global organisations dealing with logistics and manufacturing. She began her career as an in-house trainee with the Halifax Bank and then went into the medical sector as an in-house lawyer relatively early in her career. She has worked for DePuy, a Johnson & Johnson company, as Head of Legal for the UK and Ireland, as well as other medical companies over the years, including Becton Dickinson, Allied Healthcare, and Victrex. Most recently, Dagmar was Head of Legal UK and Ireland for Fresenius, one of the leading dialysis companies globally.
Jacqui Okundaye
VP People & Organisational Development
Jacqui is an experienced strategic HR professional who joined HealthTrust Europe in February 2024 as an interim HR Director and now she continues her career path as a VP People & Organisational Development. Jacqui has a passion for change management, early career development and advocating for equitable ways of working.
Before joining HealthTrust Europe, Jacqui worked in a variety of industries, from construction, technology, retail and electronics, working with executive leadership teams across all areas of the HR remit.
Hannah Barton
AVP People & Operations
Hannah is the AVP People & Operations for HealthTrust Europe and is responsible for the people recruitment and talent management strategy. Hannah joined HealthTrust Europe in 2022 and is experienced in implementing new HR systems and operations with highly developed analytical skills used to investigate, design and implement HR solutions.
Hannah is an MCIPD-qualified HR professional, ACAS-qualified workplace mediator, Mental Health First Aider, and MBTI Practitioner. She previously worked across various sectors, gaining extensive experience in strategic HR planning, business transformation, and employee engagement in the UK, EMEA, and the Americas.
Chris Hope
Head of International Data & Insights
Chris Hope is the Head of Data and Insights at HealthTrust Europe and is responsible for directing our use of data and systems across the business to drive benefits for clients and partners. Chris joined HealthTrust Europe in December 2022, having previously served with NHS Shared Business Service, a partnership between Sopra Steria and the Department of Health.
Chris has worked with various partners in the health sector over 25 years, predominantly focused on realising optimum value within procurement environments. Chris worked with the Purchasing and Supplies Agency to develop the NHS energy procurement model before assisting the Department of Health in establishing the National Program for eProcurement, in which he held a leading role. During this time, Chris contributed to developing a number of the procurement hubs that remain a key part of the health sector landscape.
Ethics
HealthTrust Europe is committed to conducting business in an ethical manner and upholding high ethical standards in all aspects of our operations
We implement robust compliance programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards. Our Code of Conduct, policies, and procedures provide guidance on ethical behaviour, and we regularly train our employees to ensure they understand their responsibilities.
Recognised as an Ethical Company
As a subsidiary of HCA Healthcare, HealthTrust Europe is recognised as an ethical company as part of the HCA Ethics and Compliance programme. In March 2025, the HCA Healthcare Group was named to Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 15th time and is one of only four honorees in the Healthcare Providers category this year.
“World’s Most Ethical Companies” and “Ethisphere” names and marks are registered trademarks of Ethisphere LLC.”
In addition to our compliance efforts, we are committed to promoting a culture of ethics throughout our organisation. We encourage open communication, transparency, and accountability, and we actively seek feedback from our stakeholders to continuously improve our practices.
Our Executive Leadership Team is dedicated to promoting a culture of ethical business practices and social responsibility throughout our organisation. Our commitment to this is integral to our mission of providing high-quality products and services to our customers. Open communication, transparency, and accountability is encouraged, and the business actively seeks feedback from our stakeholders to continuously improve our practices.
We also prioritise our social responsibility by implementing sustainable practices and actively contributing to our local communities. Our commitment to ethical business practices and social responsibility is integral to our mission of providing high-quality healthcare products and services to our customers.
Read More:
Corporate Values
Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards
Anti Bribery Policy
Outsourcing Policy
Anti Money Laundering Policy;
Group Health & Safety Policy
Group Equal Opportunities Policy
