Steven trained as a molecular immunologist before joining the Sanger Institute in 1993 as one of the first 5 scientists on the human Genome project. In 1998, he transferred into a university spin-out which grew to become a global PLC taking on a variety of technical roles in product development (senior scientist, project lead & project management) and transitioned into commerce (product management, sales, distributor management, business planning, IP strategy, business manager).

In 2008, Steven took on a strategic role in Scottish economic development, identifying what would become known as digital health as a critical emerging sector, lobbying successfully at national level for its inclusion in the national life since strategy through the industry advisory board chaired by Nicola Sturgeon (then deputy First Minister of Scotland).

In 2013, he co-founded the consultancy and networking organisation D Health through which he has worked with leading digital health companies from Europe and the US and following a buy-out in 2019, he now owns the company. He is an experienced consultant with a deep and broad understanding of digital health arising from practical experience in supporting clients in consumer genomics, virtual primary care, diabetic medical devices, digital biomarkers, digital therapeutics, retail pharmacy, data transfer, outsourced services, weight management, cyber security, consumer products, data modelling, medical tourism and digital transformation.

In 20017, Steven founded the corporate working group in digital health; a forum for executives from multinationals to explore the diverse aspects of digital health, drawing executives from over 50 international companies from pharma, insurance, retail, telecoms, technology, etc. Building on this experience when pandemic struck, Steven launched a new venture:  “The Digital Health Virtual Network” (DHV-NET). DHV-NET which now provides curated information and high quality learning and networking opportunities to an international audience of senior decision makers in digital health.

Steven offers most value to companies seeking practical growth strategies where their core technology/product/service may be applied to many different segments within healthcare and the life sciences.