Thomas Thorp

Head of Government Affairs & Market Development Ukin @Vantive

London, GB

Delivering vital organ therapies, with a focus on kidney care and dialysis, for newly formed Vantive — a global med-tech company spun out of Baxter and backed by private equity.• Member of the UKIN Cluster Lead Team, responsible for Government Affairs and Market Development across the UK, Ireland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland, spanning the full Vantive value chain from manufacturing to patient access.• Developing and executing the “HomeTime” campaign to drive increased uptake of home dialysis and align policy with modern renal care delivery.• Leading national policy and advocacy programmes across multiple markets — including Modern Service Framework engagement in England, Long-Term Conditions strategy input in Scotland, and reimbursement reform efforts in Sweden and Finland.• Championing manufacturing advocacy across the UK and Ireland, promoting sustainable and high-value med-tech production within national industrial policy frameworks.• Chairing the Vantive External Insights Council, integrating perspectives from policymakers, clinicians, and patient organisations to inform market strategy.• Overseeing government, patient, and policy engagement, and coordinating pan-Nordic and UK-Ireland campaigns to support business growth and reputation.• Leading multi-agency and cross-functional teams to deliver integrated policy, advocacy, and communications programmes across six countries, ensuring compliance, alignment, and impact.

University of Kent

MA, International Conflict Analysis (IR)

Coventry University

MSc , Psychology

University of Hull

BA (Hons) , Politics and International Relations