Ryan Palmer — CEO
Change is hard. Change in Healthcare is even harder. I help companies transform compliance from a bottleneck into a competitive advantage that builds trust and accelerates sales. I have spent the last decade working at the forefront of Digital Health and Medical Device growth, partnering with leading brands in the UK ecosystem to drive adoption and scale. Throughout my career, I’ve seen ambitious businesses stall at the finish line because of one major hurdle: the complexity of Governance, Risk & Compliance. Having sat in the "commercial seat" for years, I know exactly how it feels when a complex procurement process or a regulatory requirement threatens to derail a deal. That experience is why I’m passionate about demystifying the path to market. I don’t view regulation as a "checkbox" exercise, but as a strategic lever for growth. My expertise includes: Commercial Strategy: Driving revenue through a deep understanding of the healthcare buying cycle and the nuances of the UK market. Strategic Governance & Compliance: Managing the complexities of regulations and market-specific standards to secure market access and protect brand reputation. Partnership Building: Bridging the gap between commercial entities and healthcare providers to create lasting, data-driven impact. Whether it’s bringing new treatments to patients or helping a business chart its first major enterprise contract, my goal is the same: ensuring that ethical, high-impact solutions actually reach the people who need them.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Healthcare Compliance and Business Development expert with a focus on Digital Health and Medical Devices.
Experience: 8 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- Commercial Strategy
- Strategic Governance & Compliance
- Partnership Building
- Business Development
- Sales Management
- Account Management
- Leadership
Career Highlights
- Expert in transforming compliance into competitive advantage.
- Proven track record in driving revenue growth in healthcare.
- Passionate about ethical innovation in healthcare solutions.
Work Experience
Calvert Green Community Association
Chair of the Board of Trustees (1 yr)
8foldGovernance
Commercial Director (2 yrs 8 mos)
EARL Health Technology
Commercial Director (Fractional) (4 mos)
ORCHA
Vice President of Developer Sales (4 mos)
Business Development Manager - Suppliers and Health Systems (1 yr 2 mos)
Lantum
Senior Account Executive (9 mos)
Patients Know Best
Business Development Manager (UK and Europe) (1 yr)
Business Development (1 yr 11 mos)
Pearson Cycle Specialists Ltd
Assistant Manager (9 mos)
Sales Assistant (5 mos)
Education
History and War Studies BA at University of Wolverhampton