Alexander Finlayson

CEO at Nye

Alexander Finlayson has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. In 2007, they started their career at King's College London as an Academic Foundation Programme participant. Alexander then joined Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as an Academic Clinical Fellow in Core Medicine/Medical Oncology in 2009. During their time at the University of Oxford from 2009 to 2013, Alexander held various positions, including Academic Clinical Fellow in Oncology, Deputy Director, and Doll Fellow & Director of Studies for Graduate Entry Medicine at Green Templeton College.

In 2010, Alexander became the Head of Research for the Centre for Global Health at King's College London, where they led a Gates-funded research project on the use of technology for healthcare in conflict-affected fragile states. In 2017, they co-founded TheHill, a digital health innovation lab, and served as a board advisor. Alexander also worked as a Salaried GP at Hedena Health from 2017 to 2022 and as a NHS Clinical Entrepreneur at NHS England from 2018 to present.

Additionally, Alexander has been involved in various entrepreneurial and philanthropic endeavors. Alexander founded MedicineAfrica in 2008, a program that uses technology and people to strengthen healthcare in Somaliland and has received significant funding from the UK government. Alexander also served as a Visiting Professor at Amoud University since 2019. Currently, Alexander holds the position of CEO at Nye, a company they joined in 2018.

Alexander Finlayson's education history is as follows:

- From 2000 to 2007, they attended Newcastle University and earned an MBBS (Hons) with Distinction and Finals Prize, specializing in Medicine.

- In 2002 and 2003, they pursued a BMedSci (hons) 1st Class in Neuroscience at Newcastle University.

- In 2005 and 2006, they were awarded the Kennedy Scholarship at Harvard University, where they focused on Genetics and Systems Biology.

- From 2012 to 2013, they attended the University of Oxford and obtained a Post Graduate Certificate in Health Service Research.

- At an unknown start year and until 2017, they furthered their education at The Royal College of General Practice and attained an MRCGP.

- Lastly, at an unspecified start year but until 2010, they earned an MRCP degree from The Royal College of Physicians.

Note: No assumptions have been made about any educational experiences outside of the information provided.

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  • CEO

    January, 2018 - present