Leadership team

Claude previously spent 7 years in senior finance leadership roles at Hirslanden - the leading private acute care hospital group in Switzerland. Hirslanden is part of Mediclinic International, an international private healthcare services group listed on the London Stock Exchange (“LSE”).

During his tenure as Head of Group Controlling and Business Unit Financial Management and Member of the Operations Committee he lead the organisational transformation from a group of independent hospitals to a highly integrated hospital group. He was instrumental in building out the new financial setup of Hirslanden including a new Enterprise Resource Planning system that provides a highly integrated value flows across functions. Furthermore, he established a reputation for aligning financial and business metrics to support business strategy and high-growth.

Claude started his career in consulting. He earned a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of St. Gallen, majoring in Finance, Accounting and Reporting. Outside work, Claude loves to travel, spend time outdoors and enjoys running and skiing.

Farzeela is a GDP by background with an interest in cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics, having qualified in 2006 from Kings College London. Following her Vocational Training year, she worked in mixed practices across north London and Hertfordshire with high NHS delivery commitments.

Farzeela’s interest in business management, health policy and leadership, led her to embark on an MSc in International Health Management, leading to a healthcare consulting role at KPMG. She worked with different NHS trusts on improving operations and quality and making efficiency savings whilst being mindful of the clinical impact. Farzeela subsequently took on a role at the GDC within Fitness to Practise, initially as an Investigating Committee member and latterly as a Clinical Case Examiner.
 
Prior to joining Colosseum Dental UK, Farzeela advised and sat on the Senior Leadership Team of a major dental supplier. Additionally, she has extensive teaching and mentoring experience, having taught BDS undergraduates, which she is really passionate about. Outside of work, Farzeela enjoys travelling, cycling, baking (and eating!), and competing with her two sons for steps on their pedometers!