Richard Ward

Richard Ward is an accomplished entrepreneur and healthcare executive with extensive experience in the healthcare sector. As the Founder, Managing Director, and CEO of Keystone Healthcare Group since 2005, Richard Ward has successfully led the company to become a leading healthcare agency in the North of England, specializing in providing locum staff to various NHS trusts and private hospitals. Prior to this role, Richard Ward served as Director of Sales and Marketing at NL Group Limited, where significant revenue growth was achieved in the first year. Richard Ward also held positions as Account Manager at Karl Storz Endoscopy UK Ltd, where recognition included a national award for top salesperson, and as an Agency ODP at Personnel Operations, building a robust clinical network across numerous NHS trusts. Richard Ward's career began in the Royal Army Medical Corps, where valuable experience was gained that contributed to the development of training programs and modernization of procurement services. Educational qualifications include a degree from The Open University.