Healthcare World
Team
Steve Gardner
Managing Director
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. As well as the acclaimed Global Opportunity series of international business publications, 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 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.
Sarah Cartledge
Editorial Director
Sarah Cartledge is an accomplished journalist and editor with a career spanning more than three decades. She began her career in national magazines, transitioning to B2B more than 10 years ago. Before launching Healthcare World three years ago, 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 is Commercial Lead at Healthcare World, working with global partners and sponsors to strengthen market access, deliver high-value introductions, and build strategic networks across international healthcare markets. She brings over 28 years’ experience in international trade, healthcare market access, and commercial development, including a decade at the UK Government’s Department for Business & Trade and 18 years in HealthTech export management. Louise supports organisations expanding across the UK, Middle East, and wider global landscape.
Joe Everley
Art Editor
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 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 with Healthcare World, joining as Commercial and Production Manager as well as overseeing the HW website.
Karim Abdelazim
Business Manager
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. He joined Healthcare World as Business Manager, overseeing operational delivery, supporting international partnerships, and contributing to commercial and editorial activities as the organisation expands globally.
Sofia Bogdaneris
Research Lead
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 awarded her a First Class Honours Achieved with the Deans Commendation for Exceptional Performance, for her assignments on health policy and public health initiatives.
Molly Cartledge
Research Analyst
Molly Cartledge graduated from the University of Exeter with First Class Honours in Drama and Japanese. She has been a Research Analyst at Healthcare World for the past year, focusing on Saudi Arabia and the UAE. She also works with the Editorial Team as a Writer and Researcher, using her knowledge of these important healthcare markets across all Healthcare World content.
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