Dr Ali joined us in March 2015 and is our Chief Medical and Healthcare Officer. He trained as a doctor at St George's Hospital Medical School, and practiced medicine in teaching hospitals in London, including joining the Academic Foundation Program and a GP training scheme in London. In addition to being a physician, Ali is also a Member of the Faculty of Public Health and a Fellow of the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management. He also was involved in research, teaching, and other endeavours during training and clinical practice. He subsequently joined McKinsey & Company, then continued as Regional Medical Director at Bupa, and also undertook independent advisory work. He has been a Board Member at Parafricta, South West London and St. George’s Mental Health Trust, and the Healthcare Purchasing Alliance, and is the Chair of CCSD.