Speaker Group: Theatre 2025

Lee brings over 30 years of experience in the lighting industry, with specialisation in designing and developing luminaires for mental healthcare and secure environments. His projects balance the priorities of durability and safety, with thoughtful attention to aesthetics; creating lighting solutions that are both robust and therapeutic. Lee played a key role in delivering high-profile… Read more »

Deborah is an Associate Director of Operations at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust. She started her NHS career as a nurse, and as a manager has worked in mental health and community services in London and Manchester, in roles spanning commissioning and provision across community and in-patient services. For the last 5 years, Deborah… Read more »

Kevin is the founder, Chairman, and owner of Britplas. He is a multi-award-winning inventor of products that have had positive effect on patient safety and wellbeing. He has worked on thousands of mental health projects worldwide, both new build and refurbishments, and has garnered a large network of experts as friends along the way.

Mark has a passion for good design and its impact on well being and outcomes for people accessing Mental Health provision. Mark is the Global Head of Marketing for Kingsway, as well as an Associate of the Design in Mental Health Network.

Andrew is an Award-Winning Architect and Director at Gilling Dod Architects which has over the last 25 years established itself as a major player in UK Healthcare Design. It is in the field of Mental Health Design however where Andrew has excelled with acclaimed projects completed across all aspects of the sector and for Clients… Read more »

With over 25 years in construction, Gerard understands the complexities of healthcare furniture, having worked on projects such as Europe’s largest complex acute hospital, secure mental health schemes and simple ward refurbishments. He loves the challenge of seeing a project through to a successful conclusion. Outside work, Gerard supports a number of charitable causes, which… Read more »

Regan started his career in construction in Canada, before joining a UK equipment supply company. At Hygenius, he is Business Development Manager – responsible for specification and design support for healthcare projects. “I enjoy conversations with industry leaders. There is always more to learn about the healthcare sector and about specialist design requirements in sectors… Read more »

For 12 years I have been working with care sector professionals, including end-user operators, specialist care providers, designers, property and procurement teams, advising them when specifying compliant, hygienic, durable and ‘homely’ floor and wall ranges. I support them with relevant certification, product performance data, accreditations, EPD’s and best practice design considerations to ensure the environment… Read more »

Lizzie Leggatt is an experienced industry professional with a deep passion for sustainable design. Holding a BA in Product Design and a Master’s Degree in Material Futures, Lizzie leverages her extensive industry experience to drive sustainable innovation and inspire positive change. In her current role as Pineapple’s Head of Sustainability and Materials, Lizzie leads a… Read more »

Alina Agarkova, Marketing Manager at Yewdale, is a passionate advocate for improving the experiences of autistic individuals within NHS environments. As a late-diagnosed autistic person, Alina spent years seeking help through the NHS, facing sensitivity and communication challenges that delayed correct diagnoses—sometimes by as much as eight years. Drawing from her personal journey, she is… Read more »