Meet our Directors
The Board of Directors at The Griffin Institute…
Meet our Directors
Dr Vasiliki Kiparoglou MSc MBA (Oxon) PhD Chief Executive
Vasiliki is an experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working within the Research and Healthcare industry. Her skills include: Strategy, Operational Management, Clinical Research, Healthcare Leadership, Governance, Lean Six Sigma, Business Finance…
Professor Nader Francis, MBChB, FRCS, FEBS(hon), PhD Director of Training
Nader is an expert colorectal surgeon at Yeovil, committed to minimal invasive surgery and enhanced recovery. He is a passionate teacher and educator with an educational PhD in assessment of surgical skills, which underpins his…
Professor Jia Hua, MD, PhD Director of Science
A qualified medical doctor and trained orthopaedic surgeon in China, Jia Hua completed his PhD in Orthopaedics at the University College London, UK. An expert in the development of endoprosthetic joint replacements, Jia has developed…
Honorary President & Founder
Our Honorary President, Sir John Griffin
Sir John Griffin is a distinguished businessman and philanthropist. In 2014, he established The John Griffin Foundation as a focus for his growing charitable and philanthropic activities, and he has since committed more than £12 million to refurbishing and supporting The Griffin Institute, significantly enhancing our capabilities. Sir John was knighted in the 2024 New Year Honours List for services to Business and to Charity.
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Our Founder, Professor Colin Green
Prof Colin Green founded the Northwick Park Institute for Medical Research and remained Director until September 2008. His main research interests have been in surgical reconstruction, tissue regeneration, stem cells seeded into decellularised tissues, novel burns treatments and organ transplantation. He has a strong interest in global healthcare and education.
Honorary President & Founder
Our Trustees
The Trustee Board at The Griffin Institute oversees the strategy and direction of the Charity.
Richard Atienza-Hawkes PG Dip OL (Oxon), FCIPD, FRSA – Chair of Trustees
Ex CEO/Managing Director of a leading provider of continuing professional development for psychotherapists. Possesses over 30 years of experience as an Executive Director and Senior Manager in the Health and Social Care Sector.
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Hugo Robinson MA, FCA – Treasurer
Partner at Kings Park Capital and a Fellow of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
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Deborah Spencer BSc, MSc, EMBA, PhD
Senior Manager, Deputy Head of Industry Research Partnerships Mathematical, Physical, Engineering and Life Sciences at University of Oxford. Possesses extensive experience in managing strategic academic and corporate long-term partnerships.
