Medigold Health Consultancy

Mike is an Occupational Physician who is the founder and Executive Chairman of Medigold Health Consultancy Ltd, which was founded in April 1998 after a management buyout from the Sedgwick Group.

A former NHS General Practitioner and Trainer, Michael has pioneered a number of initiatives in the private medicine sector, commencing with The Harrow Health Care Centre, Britain's first pre-paid private primary care service, which was launched in 1982.

In a consultant/advisory capacity he has managed projects for a major US Health Maintenance Organisation and has specialised in the provision of cost effective medicine within both the private and NHS sectors.

He also writes regular papers and articles on healthcare and he has been intimately involved in assisting the previous Government with its reform of the National Health Service. He was an advisor to the Secretary of State for Health until 1 May 1997, and Chairman of the NHS Network. His most recent book published in July 2005 has been for the Adam Smith Institute, on a major health policy study “Roadmap to Reform” with Professor David Gladstone, of Bristol University.

In November 1993, Dr Goldsmith was appointed Group Director of Medical Services of Sedgwick Noble Lowndes, and from June 1995 was the Chief Executive of Sedgwick Noble Lowndes Health Consultancy. He was also Chief Medical Officer of Guardian Health from 1991 to 1997.

His company, Medigold Health Consultancy Ltd, is now in its tenth year as a separate entity and provides occupational health services for over 350 of Britain's blue chip companies and public sector organisations. They also act as insurance and pensions medicine specialists to a large number of UK insurers and pension funds, both for PMI, PHI and early ill health retirement advice. He is also Chairman of The Commercial Occupational Health Providers Association (COHPA) which is the industry trade body.

In his “non- work” time he also acts as Honorary Medical Officer for the East Midlands RFU.

Mike lives with his wife Amanda in rural Northamptonshire with his horses, dogs, cats and llamas. He has four children and his passions are family, rugby, cricket and travel in that order.

Geny was appointed as Managing Director of Medigold Consultancy in July 2005. Geny has developed and maintained excellent relationships with many of our clients and has been a keen innovator of many of the administrative policies and procedures for which Medigold excels.

Geny joined Sedgwick Noble Lowndes Health Consultancy in January 1998 shortly before the management buyout of Medigold was completed from the Healthcare Division of Sedgwick Noble Lowndes.

Geny's previous positions were as both HR and Administration Director and Manager, where she was responsible for the administration of all contracts within Medigold and for the smooth running of the Head Office, together with responsibility of all HR Services. She is also responsible for most of the computer software development, and design and development of the various clinical databases in use within the company.

Peter was appointed as the Medigold Clinical Director in 2005, following a period as Regional Director of Occupational Medicine (North West) and is based at our Manchester Office. Peter joined Medigold 1999 as its third full time occupational physician. He is an extremely experienced Occupational Health Physician having until recently been the Deputy Director of the Defence Medical Training Organisation (DMTO) which is a Defence Agency. He has just retired as Group Captain from the RAF Medical Branch. Whilst in the RAF he carried out his Occupational Health Traineeship in wide range of working environments between 1993 and 1994, including Rolls Royce, Nissan and Scottish Nuclear.

Alex joined Medigold in April 2006 after serving 8 successful years in the City of London working for two highly respected Investment Banking firms. Alex was responsible for new business and origination in the project finance sector and has long-standing experience in sourcing and servicing new clients. Alex is responsible for all new business at Medigold and oversees all sales and marketing initiatives for the company.

Joanne has risen swiftly through the Medigold ranks since joining in September 2004. Joanne is a Senior Customer Service Manager who is specifically responsible for managing our Insurance Rehabilitation business. Joanne previously managed the Client Liaison department and much of her experience is in this field. Joanne is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Insurance Rehabilitation team and regularly coordinates our network of Nurses. She provides a seamless and efficient service to our clients which include one of the largest insurers in the UK.

Joanne is a keen rugby supporter and enjoys travel.

Val has been in her current position since joining Medigold in October 2004. She specialises in 'bedding-in' new contracts and her hands-on supervisory role within the Customer Services Department ensures that this area gives the highest level of service to all our clients. Val is instrumental in the retrieval and delivery of management information to all of our clients in both public and private sector clients and in raising the ever expanding profile of the company.

Val spends her spare time socialising and walking her dog.