Nick Kirby is managing director for Cambridge Biomedical Campus Ltd, a non-profit organisation bringing together partners from the NHS, academia and industry to deliver shared ambitions in health, education and life sciences. Prior to that Nick was on the board of Cambridge University Hospitals, leading the strategy and major projects portfolio, which included the new cancer research and children's hospitals. Since graduating from the NHS Management Training Scheme with distinction in 2006, Nick has undertaken a variety of leadership roles. These roles span healthcare provision, public health, education and research, leading operations, strategy and policy functions. Roles include COO for Biomedical Research, Director for Emergency Care and Medicine, Cancer Programme Director and Managing Director of the Shelford Group. During his career he has studied pandemic preparedness in Hong Kong and research delivery in academic health science centres. Outside work, Nick is passionate about children's football and has been a qualified coach since 2006. He is currently learning Portuguese.