Verena leads a suite of programmes to improve patient outcomes and reduce health inequalities through research and innovation.

Prior to this, she held a number of senior roles at NHS England, including leading the Laura Wade-Gery review into how the NHS should undertake digital transformation; led the Transformation Strategy team; and led work on developing Integrated Care Systems.

Previously Verena was a management consultant in healthcare in Australia and the UK, after beginning her career as a healthcare advisor in the Australian Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.