KIMS Hospital Executive Team

Prema Subaskaran is a respected entrepreneur and philanthropist dedicated to improving access to healthcare for people in the developing world. She is the co-founder of the Gnanam Foundation, established in 2010 to support vulnerable communities across the globe, with a particular focus on India, Sri Lanka and parts of Africa. Holding a Master’s degree in Biomedical Science, Prema has been widely recognised for her humanitarian work. She was named Business Person of the Year at the Asian Voice Political and Public Life Awards in 2018 at the House of Commons and honoured as Distinguished Woman of the Year at the Global Officials of Dignity Awards in 2017 at the United Nations.

Karen Planterose brings over 25 years of leadership experience in healthcare, supporting hospitals and organisations to deliver safe, high-quality services. She is passionate about creating the best possible experience for patients and ensuring they receive the care they need, when they need it. Known for her supportive and collaborative approach, Karen works closely with teams across the hospital to make sure patients remain at the heart of every decision.

Peter has over 25 years commercial experience across the independent health sector, having worked at Nuffield Health, Circle and Sciensus. Most recently, as Chief Operating Officer of Definition Health, Peter led significant expansion from start up to scale up, successfully delivering digital surgical pathways across the NHS and Independent Sector. Peter will use his wealth of experience to deliver strategic partnerships with the NHS and Private Medical Insurers in addition to building a market leading self pay proposition across primary and secondary care.

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A keen golfer who has long since given up the battle to get to scratch! Loves travelling, especially with the golf clubs in tow.

Stewart is a qualified Chartered Accountant with 10 years of financial management experience across a broad range of industries including travel, technology and publishing as well as healthcare. Stewart has worked at KIMS Hospital since 2014, starting shortly after the hospital opened, and is proud to have been part of the journey that has seen the hospital grow into the superb facility that it is today: providing safe outstanding care for the people of Kent and beyond. Stewart has a passion for making Finance ‘human’ rather than just a set of numbers. He is a strong advocate for the importance of business partnering - enabling teams to unlock potential collaboratively and improve the commercial success of the business.

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Stewart is a father to 3 boys and collectively they are obsessive football fans (specifically Arsenal). As a teenager, Stewart came close to signing for a Premier League side but education got in the way! He now lives vicariously through his children and has high hopes that at least one of them will be lifting trophies with Arsenal when they are older.

Andrea Manzi is the Centre Operations Manager for LycaHealth, overseeing clinics in Orpington, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells. With over 15 years of experience in clinical radiography, Andrea brings a practical, team-focused approach to improving services and supporting staff.

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Outside of work, Andrea enjoys outdoor activities and keeping active.

With over 30 years of experience in healthcare, Pete has held key roles across both the NHS and the private healthcare sector. For more than 20 years, he has excelled in senior management positions, overseeing theatres, critical care, and procurement. Pete has collaborated closely with consultants across all surgical specialties, fostering strong relationships and ensuring operational excellence. Pete has been a key figure at KIMS Hospital from its inception. He was instrumental in the planning and design of its five state-of-the-art operating theatres, contributing to the hospital’s growth and success from the early building stages to its current standing as a leading healthcare facility. Pete takes great pride in the hospital’s journey and achievements.

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Outside of his professional life, Pete is a proud father of four children—three boys and one girl. A passionate rugby player for 20 years with a local Kent team, he continues to enjoy watching the sport today.

Neil is a highly experienced General & Colorectal Surgeon, and is one of a small number of specialist trainers in Europe in the field of robotic colorectal surgery. He is an early adopter of the TAMIS which is also something he teaches. Neil qualified as a Doctor from King’s College London over 25 years ago and practises both privately and in the NHS. He believes passionately in patient-centred care and is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of his patients. As Medical Director, Neil will work with doctors to ensure KIMS Hospital provides the highest standards of safety and medical care. He is keen to see KIMS Hospital be at the forefront of technology and help to advance the hospital’s use of robotic surgery.

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Neil is passionate about cars! He loves classics and modern cars and, in his youth, worked in a garage. He has restored old classics and now spends his spare time messing about on trackdays.