VetForumEurope 2024

Matthew provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services and leads Lincoln’s U.K. strategic efforts within the healthcare sector. Matthew has nearly 20 years of M&A advisory experience, executing both sell-side and buy-side transactions for private equity clients, publicly traded companies and privately held and family-owned businesses. His experience spans both U.K. and international markets.  Matthew specializes in advising healthcare services and medical device companies and has a comprehensive understanding of these diverse markets. Matthew delivers on clients’ ambitions by providing hands-on, independent advice and leveraging the global Lincoln healthcare network.  Prior to joining Lincoln, Matthew worked at one of the “Big 4” accountancy firms as a senior member of its healthcare M&A team. Beforehand, Matthew was a private equity investor at Lloyds Development Capital and practiced healthcare M&A at Rothschild & Co in London.  Matthew earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Bath and holds a Securities Institute Diploma.

In this presentation, Gabriel Martinez, VP of KVP International, highlights several issues facing the Veterinary market and the little changes hospitals can make to decrease their carbon footprint. The talk will be from a business development point of view with a focus on finding strategic partners. 

After nearly twenty years as a senior executive in the healthcare industry, Emma seamlessly transitioned her expertise into the realms of Business Coaching. Drawing upon her extensive background working alongside private equity firms, Emma now serves as a Certified Business Coach, guiding individuals, and businesses toward their full potential.  Emma's journey into coaching was preceded by a diverse retail and healthcare career. Following a triumphant buy-and-build exit with Laurel Funerals, Emma embarked on a new chapter with The Linnaeus Group. Joining at a pivotal moment when the company had acquired eight practices, Emma assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer. In this capacity, she spearheaded the development of a robust primary care and referral business, orchestrating its growth to encompass 150 practices.   Emma's professional narrative is characterised by a commitment to excellence, strategic vision, and a proven track record of transformative leadership. Today, as a seasoned Business Coach, Emma continues to leverage her wealth of experience to empower individuals and organisations to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape.

After nearly twenty years as a senior executive in the healthcare industry, Emma seamlessly transitioned her expertise into the realms of Business Coaching. Drawing upon her extensive background working alongside private equity firms, Emma now serves as a Certified Business Coach, guiding individuals, and businesses toward their full potential.  Emma's journey into coaching was preceded by a diverse retail and healthcare career. Following a triumphant buy-and-build exit with Laurel Funerals, Emma embarked on a new chapter with The Linnaeus Group. Joining at a pivotal moment when the company had acquired eight practices, Emma assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer. In this capacity, she spearheaded the development of a robust primary care and referral business, orchestrating its growth to encompass 150 practices.   Emma's professional narrative is characterised by a commitment to excellence, strategic vision, and a proven track record of transformative leadership. Today, as a seasoned Business Coach, Emma continues to leverage her wealth of experience to empower individuals and organisations to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape.

Panel Discussion: Harnessing the Power of Technology to Drive Revenue and Enhance the Client Experience

Paul Ebert, Paul is the CEO of Tabeo, an integrated payments platform for primary care providers. Before that, Paul worked at two other fintech start-ups. He started his career in investment banking at Credit Suisse in 2007 and holds an MBA from INSEAD. Paul is happily married and a proud father of two. 

Randy Valphy, Randy Valpy is currently the CEO of Fear Free, LLC. Before joining Fear Free, Valpy was Senior Vice President of growth Partnerships at Trupanion, a leader in pet insurance across the United States, Canada, Europe, Puerto Rico, and Australia. Previously Valpy served as President and CEO of LifeLearn, Inc., an innovative provider of communication, education, and software services for veterinary clinics and the animal health marketplace in North America. Additionally, Valpy spent four years as Vice President & General Manager, launching Canadian pet health insurer Pets Plus Us, and eleven years as CEO & President of Canada's pioneering pet health insurer, Petsecure. He is a founding member and former president of the North American Pet Health Insurance Association.

Dr Thom Jenkins MA VetMB MRCVS Thom is a vet and has run veterinary clinic groups internationally. He has sat on the board of and been an advisor to companies both within and outside of the veterinary sector. He is the CEO and Co-founder of PetsApp, a client engagement tool providing client communication, reminders, appointment booking, and digital payments to hundreds of clinics and thousands of veterinary professionals. Thom is proud of the work the PetsApp pack has done in alleviating the load on veterinary teams facilitating business growth while improving the care received by pets and their owners.

Panel Discussion: Harnessing the Power of Technology to Drive Revenue and Enhance the Client Experience

Paul Ebert, Paul is the CEO of Tabeo, an integrated payments platform for primary care providers. Before that, Paul worked at two other fintech start-ups. He started his career in investment banking at Credit Suisse in 2007 and holds an MBA from INSEAD. Paul is happily married and a proud father of two. 

Randy Valphy, Randy Valpy is currently the CEO of Fear Free, LLC. Before joining Fear Free, Valpy was Senior Vice President of growth Partnerships at Trupanion, a leader in pet insurance across the United States, Canada, Europe, Puerto Rico, and Australia. Previously Valpy served as President and CEO of LifeLearn, Inc., an innovative provider of communication, education, and software services for veterinary clinics and the animal health marketplace in North America. Additionally, Valpy spent four years as Vice President & General Manager, launching Canadian pet health insurer Pets Plus Us, and eleven years as CEO & President of Canada's pioneering pet health insurer, Petsecure. He is a founding member and former president of the North American Pet Health Insurance Association.

Dr Thom Jenkins MA VetMB MRCVS Thom is a vet and has run veterinary clinic groups internationally. He has sat on the board of and been an advisor to companies both within and outside of the veterinary sector. He is the CEO and Co-founder of PetsApp, a client engagement tool providing client communication, reminders, appointment booking, and digital payments to hundreds of clinics and thousands of veterinary professionals. Thom is proud of the work the PetsApp pack has done in alleviating the load on veterinary teams facilitating business growth while improving the care received by pets and their owners.

Panel Discussion: Harnessing the Power of Technology to Drive Revenue and Enhance the Client Experience

Paul Ebert, Paul is the CEO of Tabeo, an integrated payments platform for primary care providers. Before that, Paul worked at two other fintech start-ups. He started his career in investment banking at Credit Suisse in 2007 and holds an MBA from INSEAD. Paul is happily married and a proud father of two. 

Randy Valphy, Randy Valpy is currently the CEO of Fear Free, LLC. Before joining Fear Free, Valpy was Senior Vice President of growth Partnerships at Trupanion, a leader in pet insurance across the United States, Canada, Europe, Puerto Rico, and Australia. Previously Valpy served as President and CEO of LifeLearn, Inc., an innovative provider of communication, education, and software services for veterinary clinics and the animal health marketplace in North America. Additionally, Valpy spent four years as Vice President & General Manager, launching Canadian pet health insurer Pets Plus Us, and eleven years as CEO & President of Canada's pioneering pet health insurer, Petsecure. He is a founding member and former president of the North American Pet Health Insurance Association.

Dr Thom Jenkins MA VetMB MRCVS Thom is a vet and has run veterinary clinic groups internationally. He has sat on the board of and been an advisor to companies both within and outside of the veterinary sector. He is the CEO and Co-founder of PetsApp, a client engagement tool providing client communication, reminders, appointment booking, and digital payments to hundreds of clinics and thousands of veterinary professionals. Thom is proud of the work the PetsApp pack has done in alleviating the load on veterinary teams facilitating business growth while improving the care received by pets and their owners.

Panel Discussion: Harnessing the Power of Technology to Drive Revenue and Enhance the Client Experience

Paul Ebert, Paul is the CEO of Tabeo, an integrated payments platform for primary care providers. Before that, Paul worked at two other fintech start-ups. He started his career in investment banking at Credit Suisse in 2007 and holds an MBA from INSEAD. Paul is happily married and a proud father of two. 

Randy Valphy, Randy Valpy is currently the CEO of Fear Free, LLC. Before joining Fear Free, Valpy was Senior Vice President of growth Partnerships at Trupanion, a leader in pet insurance across the United States, Canada, Europe, Puerto Rico, and Australia. Previously Valpy served as President and CEO of LifeLearn, Inc., an innovative provider of communication, education, and software services for veterinary clinics and the animal health marketplace in North America. Additionally, Valpy spent four years as Vice President & General Manager, launching Canadian pet health insurer Pets Plus Us, and eleven years as CEO & President of Canada's pioneering pet health insurer, Petsecure. He is a founding member and former president of the North American Pet Health Insurance Association.

Dr Thom Jenkins MA VetMB MRCVS Thom is a vet and has run veterinary clinic groups internationally. He has sat on the board of and been an advisor to companies both within and outside of the veterinary sector. He is the CEO and Co-founder of PetsApp, a client engagement tool providing client communication, reminders, appointment booking, and digital payments to hundreds of clinics and thousands of veterinary professionals. Thom is proud of the work the PetsApp pack has done in alleviating the load on veterinary teams facilitating business growth while improving the care received by pets and their owners.