An experienced healthcare professional with extensive knowledge in academia, industry and public sector.

PhD in Cell and molecular biology. Post graduate academic and work interests include health economics, prioritisation and advanced physical and digital engineering (including 3D printing and artificial intelligence).

Experience includes 10 year career in industry with two major pharmaceutical companies within sales, marketing and medical and regulatory affairs. 20 years experience within UK National Health Service in National commissioning, specialised services, regional cancer delivery, innovation and value based healthcare.

A firm believer in user centric design and in understanding the importance of socialisation and the human: machine interface in the development of technology. Committed to net zero, SMART and intelligent technology development and importance of making work and the workplace fun

Professor Paul Lewis is a genetic toxicologist who specialises on assessing the impacts of air pollution on health. After a long career in academic research, he is now Professor Emeritus at Swansea University Medical School and Director of R&D at Vindico ICS. Since 2021, he has been the UKRI Clean Air Programme Regional Champion for Wales, helping support efforts to raise awareness of poor air quality by engaging with academia, industry, local government, healthcare providers, the educational sector and third sector organisations. He is an expert member on the Welsh Government Clean Air Advisory Panel advising on pollutant targets and health impacts in readiness for a new Clean Air Act for Wales. He is also a member of the Wales Air Quality Direction Independent Review Panel. He is a founding member of Healthy Air Cymru and a member of the Welsh Parliament Cross Party Group - A Clean Air Act for Wales. He led the Welsh Government report into the ‘Impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on air quality in Wales’ on behalf of Welsh Government and provided evidence to the Defra Air Quality Expert Group’s (AQEG). He has also presented the links on air quality and health on behalf of the Welsh Government at public consultation events for the current Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill.

An experienced public and private sector manager with a Strategic and Operational background with a keen interest in innovation within the health sector.

I have worked in the NHS for 6 years specialising within the Primary Care sector as a Strategic and Operational Manager. I have successfully led on several projects some of which include the National rollout of NHS 111 in Urgent Primary Care for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; departmental Health Board mergers; and large infrastructure change. I have degrees in BSc Medical Science, MSc Forensic Anthropology & Archaeology with published papers in this field, and an MSc in Leadership & Management. I have also worked in academia, as a seasonal lecturer for various Biology subject fields.

I have a keen interest in data analytics, with the aim to connect data together to understand the whole system approach and areas of improvement.

Rob is an experienced partnership manager with a passion for innovation.

Rob has extensive experience in supporting a variety of major commercial, charitable, and public organisations to identify and capitalise on new market opportunities, develop commercial strategies and innovative solutions for growth.

Rob has worked in Europe and across the Middle East, Africa & India, gaining a deep and broad understanding of how commercial business operates on a global scale. He has previously been seconded into His Majesty’s Government, to lead on the implementation of innovative digital solutions across multiple government departments. Providing advice and guidance to Cabinet Ministers and senior civil servants.

Rob is excited to be a part of Respiratory Innovation Wales, and to be involved in a range of innovative health projects that can have such a real impact on people’s lives.

Erin is a Business degree graduate, who has worked in the logistics industry for 8 years previous to joining RIW. By working in the manufacturing industry, which is an extremely fast paced environment, has enabled Erin to adapt quickly and appropriately to change and demand. She has solely managed logistical departments, which involved shipping to worldwide locations, amounting to over 50 countries daily.

Erin is a keen and experienced organiser and event planner, who has a passion for making day to day life flow seamlessly for all the team at RIW.