The Community-led Hub for Healthcare Leaders Worldwide
Healthcare World is a global healthcare content provider and convenor, supporting partners and clients with their international growth and expansion strategies. Through its unique blend of market intelligence, introductions and high-level networking, Healthcare World enables clients to access new markets and forge lasting collaborations across the world’s most dynamic health economies.
Content
We provide news, opinion, analysis and thought leadership across the healthcare spectrum. Click here to read our latest features and panel debate reports
Events
Our suite of events enables our clients and partners to make new connections and learn first hand from healthcare leaders about the latest trends across the sector. Click here for our next Healthcare World Series webinars and our global Healthcare World Forums.
Policy
We create White Papers and Implementation Reports following our Healthcare World Forums, sharing our expertise with ministers, regulators and healthcare leaders
Steve Gardner
Managing Director
Steve Gardner
Following a long career in media and publishing creating a diverse range of consumer and B2B publications, Steve has been a specialist in the development of opportunities in the international healthcare space since 2010. Steve helped create Healthcare UK’s supplier engagement programme in 2017 and has worked extensively in the Middle East, Indian, South American and African markets. As MD of Healthcare World, he leverages his extensive network to aid clients in their international expansion.
Andrew Goldsmith
Finance Director
Andrew Goldsmith
Andrew currently works as the Finance Director of Healthcare World and the Director of Finance for North Middlesex Golf Club. He is driven by the desire to help create another successful business with Healthcare World, having previously been cofounder of a publishing business back in 2008 that was sold to Key Media in 2021. In his spare time he plays golf, badly, at North Middlesex, where his favourite hole is the 19th.
Simon Swift
Commercial Director
Simon Swift
Simon trained as a surgeon and health economist before setting up an NHS team that helped doctors and managers use data and intelligence to inform their decisions. His work has spanned the NHS, the wider public sector and commercial organisations in the UK and internationally, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Simon sold the business in 2023 and now works with boards and senior leaders, drawing on his experience as a Chartered Director to help organisations become data-led.
Sarah Cartledge
Head of Editorial & Content
Sarah Cartledge
Sarah Cartledge is an accomplished national journalist and editor with a career spanning more than three decades. Before launching Healthcare World, she created World Healthcare Journal and the Global Opportunity series of publications. As an experienced PR and Marketing Director, she uses her editorial skills to create compelling and wide-ranging content for Healthcare World clients. She has an MA in Modern History from the University of Oxford.
Louise Stock
Commercial Lead
Louise Stock
Louise works directly with global partners and sponsors to strengthen market access, deliver high-value introductions, and build strategic networks across the international healthcare sector. She brings more than 28 years’ experience in international trade and healthcare market access, including a decade at the UK Government’s Department for Business & Trade and 18 years in HealthTech export management. She plays a key role in supporting organisations to expand their footprint across the UK, Middle East, and wider international landscape.
Joe Everley
Art Editor
Joe Everley
Joe specialises in branding/identity and design for print. As Healthcare World’s Art Editor he oversees the magazine design and layout, as well as creating bespoke collateral for HW partners including advertisements, White Papers and other marketing material. He also designs our exhibition stands around the world.
Alison Grant
Business Manager
Alison Grant
Alison began her career in healthcare with a BSc in Paediatric Nursing from Glasgow Caledonian University. She worked in the general paediatric ward in Altnagelvin Area Hospital in Northern Ireland for more than two years, most of which involved caring for young patients during the pandemic. She made the move into international healthcare joining Healthcare World as Commercial and Production Manager before becoming Business Manager. She is currently on maternity leave.
Karim Abdelazim
Business Manager (Maternity Cover)
Karim Abdelazim
Karim began his career after completing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management with Finance at BPP University in London. He has worked across higher education, healthcare, startups and luxury hospitality, supporting senior leaders and complex operational environments. At King’s College London, he worked with NHS partners on executive operations, governance and large-scale initiatives. As Business Manager (Maternity Cover), he oversees operational delivery, supports international partnerships and contributes to commercial and editorial activities.
Molly Cartledge
VIP & Client Lead
Molly Cartledge
Molly Cartledge graduated from the University of Exeter with First Class Honours in Drama and Japanese and is Healthcare World’s VIP & Client Lead. She joined the company two years ago as a Research Analyst, with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Her current role involves supporting Healthcare World’s relationships with VIP guests and clients across its international activities. Her understanding of the UAE’s fast-developing healthcare markets also informs her additional work with the Editorial Team.
Sofia Bogdaneris
Policy Writer
Sofia Bogdaneris
Sofia is a passionate advocate for social change and improved health for all, with experience from health charities as well as medical research institutions and biotechnology. Sofia’s undergraduate study within Politics & Sociology at Exeter University rewarded her with First Class Honours, achieved with the Dean’s Commendation for Exceptional Performance for her assignments on health policy and public health.
Aman Rathour
Commercial Executive
Aman Rathour
Coming from a life sciences background, Aman holds an MSc in Genes, Drugs and Stem Cells – Novel Therapies from Imperial College London. She has experience working with NHS and public sector clients to support improvements in patient outcomes. Her academic training gives her a strong understanding of emerging therapies and their potential applications. She is particularly interested in healthcare innovation and translating scientific advances into meaningful real-world impact for patients.
Anya Gardner
Researcher
Anya Gardner
Anya is a third-year Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) student at the University of Huddersfield, with a strong passion for healthcare innovation, research, and global collaboration. Anya has been working as a Researcher for Healthcare World for four years and has played a key part in supporting commercial operations teams across international forums, conferences, and exhibitions, helping to facilitate strategic engagement with healthcare leaders, industry experts, and global organisations.
Jenna Gardner
Researcher
Jenna Gardner
Jenna is currently studying for an LLB (Hons) Law degree at Liverpool John Moores University, where she is developing a strong foundation in legal principles, research, and analytical thinking. Since joining Healthcare World as a Researcher in January 2024, Jenna has played an active role in supporting both commercial and operational activities across a range of international healthcare conferences and exhibitions.