John Rainford

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John Rainford

Chief Innovation Officer

As the Chief Innovation Officer of HHERF, John is responsible for driving innovation and creativity in our programs and initiatives. With extensive experience in innovation management and strategy, John is responsible for identifying and implementing new ideas, technologies, and approaches that can improve healthcare outcomes for people around the world. He works closely with the CEO and the leadership team to develop and implement innovation strategies that align with our overall mission and objectives. John is responsible for managing HHERF’s innovation team and overseeing the development and implementation of new ideas and initiatives. With his expertise in innovation management and strategy, John plays a critical role in helping HHERF to achieve its vision of making quality healthcare accessible to all.

John is an experienced practitioner in innovation and business development. He has helped both start-ups and Fortune 100 Companies develop new patents and business models to get ahead of the competition and become world leaders. It is no coincidence that some of the biggest names in the industry have asked him to work on their 20 to 50-year business plans to good effect. Although John has taught at some of the top universities in the world on Entrepreneurship and Technological Innovation, he describes himself as a non-academic ‘seeking the right questions. His latest ventures include exploring quantum technologies to facilitate entrepreneurial insights into new innovations for the benefit of humankind.