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115 CEO TODAY EUROPE AWARDS 2020 Uni ted Kingdom Karen Prins CEO of BMI Healthcare About Karen Prins Karen joined BMI Healthcare in October 2017 as Chief Executive Officer, having previously held a number of senior roles within Netcare in South Africa. As a Netcare Regional Director she was responsible for 23 hospitals with a combined 2,800 beds. Most recently she commissioned a 425 bed Public Private Partnership unit and 4 primary care facilities - the largest of its type in Africa - and engineered critical relationships with the Ministries of Health and Finance, the World Bank and the Development Bank of South Africa. Karen has the benefit of understanding healthcare from both sides of the coin: she’s been a practising clinician and has extensive hands-on operational experience of running clinics, hospitals and regions. Karen achieved her MBChB, a Masters General Practice (MPax Med) cum laude at Pretoria University and her MBA (cum laude) through the same university. Karen also holds a project management qualification. Firm Profile Established in 1970, BMI Healthcare is the UK’s leading independent provider of private healthcare with more than 50 hospitals and healthcare facilities. More than 6,500 Consultants practise at BMI Healthcare hospitals, which handle more than 2 million patient visits a year. At BMI Healthcare, your comfort and care are our number one priority. And a big part of making you feel comfortable is making sure you know what to expect from your treatment journey. We understand that you’ll have questions. You might be feeling a bit nervous, and that’s completely normal. We’re here to answer your questions and to take away some of those nerves. We are committed to great care from start to finish, keeping your safety and comfort at the forefront. We’re confident, and you should be too. At BMI Healthcare we believe strongly that every patient should be treated as an individual. There is no one size fits all when it comes to healthcare: it’s about what’s best for you. Our experienced team will work with you to create a bespoke treatment plan around your individual needs, keeping you informed throughout. Whether you’re visiting as a day patient or staying overnight, we’re here for you every step of the way. Our hospitals offer a wide range of procedures and services that don’t require overnight stay. This could be anything from an appointment with a consultant to a diagnostic test to a minor surgical procedure. Before your visit, we’ll send you information about when to arrive and what to expect, and let you know about anything you need to bring with you. We want you to be as comfortable as possible, so wear something loose and comfy and remember, you can always bring a friend or family member with you for support. If you are having treatment that requires you to stay for one or more nights in the hospital, we will strive to make your stay as comfortable as possible. www.bmihealthcare.co.uk