Board
of Directors

Mr Kevin O’Neill, FRCS, is a Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, where he has over three decades of experience in neurosurgery, specialising in brain tumours, neurovascular disease, spine and peripheral nerve surgery. He has played a leading role in the development of the Brain and Central Nervous System (CNS) cancer pathway across North West Thames and has been closely involved in national and international research programmes in neuro-oncology. As a surgeon who pursues excellence in outcomes and professionalism, he won the Top Doctor Award for Neurosurgery in 2017 and 2022 voted for by his peers.

Kevin  has  established  and  led  translational  research  initiatives,  including  the  Brain  Tumour  Research Campaign at Imperial College, and has contributed to improving surgical outcomes for brain cancer patients in the UK. He is recognised for his knowledge in advanced technologies such as digital health, artificial intelligence applications, and intraoperative imaging in neurosurgical practice.

At MedPal, Kevin provides independent oversight as a Non-executive Director, bringing his clinical expertise and perspective to the board in support of the company’s mission to advance AI-driven wellness and digital health innovation.

Kevin is chair of the Remuneration Committee and a member of the Audit Committee.

A seasoned technology entrepreneur and venture capitalist, Mr. Karlsson serves as a General Partner at Sway Ventures, a U.S.-based venture capital firm investing in early to mid-stage technology companies. He  also  holds  board  positions  at  Model  Medicines  and  AppliedVR,  a  company  pioneering  immersive therapeutics for pain management. Over a 30-year career, he has founded or co-founded eight companies, oversaw the IPO of his first tech startup, and has been instrumental in creating thousands of jobs. Karl brings strategic guidance from his extensive experience of scaling companies and a network of contacts in the healthcare innovation space.

Karl is chair of the Audit Committee and a member of the Remuneration Committee.

Mr Drummond has had 24 years’ experience with publicly listed companies, having been an investor or co-founder of a number of successful technology, telecoms and investment companies. In addition, Justin co-founded Gaming Corporation Plc in February 2000, six years after his first marketing business was established. Justin saw the company admitted to trading on AIM just a year after its formation via the reverse takeover  of  Chrome  Technology  plc  in  May  2001.  Having  started  with  an  initial  £500,000  investment, Gaming Corporation rapidly grew to a £50 million market capitalisation in just four years. In 2012, Justin stepped down from his role as chairman of two AIM quoted companies, Media Corporation plc and Clear Leisure plc, to focus on corporate finance. Justin Drummond is Jason Drummond’s brother.

Mr Monaco is a member of the Chartered Accountants of Australia & New Zealand and has over 8 years’ experience. Adam began his career in audit and assurance with RSM Australia where he specialised in working with SMEs. Whilst working as an external auditor he worked in a variety of industries including mining, manufacturing and biotech.

Since moving to the UK, Adam has primarily worked with high growth VC backed tech start-ups. During this time, he used his previous experience to develop comprehensive solutions for complex financial and operational  issues.  Adam  graduated  from  the  University  of  Western  Australia  with  a  double  degree  in Pharmacology and Accounting/Finance.