Dr. Rizwan Khalid to drive clinical excellence and healthcare innovation globally
Spectrum.Life, a global leader in digital whole-of-health solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Rizwan Khalid (MBCHB, MRCGP) as its new Medical Director. This strategic appointment underscores Spectrum.Life’s commitment to clinical excellence and innovation in healthcare delivery.
Bringing Two Decades of Clinical and Digital Health Expertise
Dr. Khalid is a distinguished General Practitioner and independent Health Tech Consultant, bringing over 20 years of experience within the NHS and the broader healthcare sector. He holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBCHB) from the University of Dundee and is a Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP).
Throughout his career, Dr. Khalid has remained steadfast in his mission to harness digital innovation to enhance patient care. His deep understanding of both clinical practice and digital health strategy positions him as a key leader in modern healthcare transformation. He has held several high-impact roles, including serving as Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of Memories Healthcare, where he led the development of patient-centric digital solutions. As Medical Director at Dimedic, he was responsible for clinical governance and directed the digital health strategy for an international telemedicine platform. Dr. Khalid has also made significant contributions as a Specialist Clinical Expert with Verity Barrington and VentureBlick, where he has supported health tech founders, validated clinical concepts, and safeguarded the integrity and safety of emerging healthcare innovations.
A Vision for the Future of Digital Health at Spectrum.Life
In his new role, Dr. Khalid will oversee a clinical workforce of more than 300 in-house clinicians and a network of over 2,500 qualified professionals across the world. His leadership will be central to delivering Spectrum.Life’s vision of accessible, technology-powered healthcare and wellness services.
Commenting on his appointment, Dr. Khalid, Medical Director at Spectrum.Life, said: “I am both honored and humbled to step into this role. I look forward to collaborating with colleagues across Spectrum.Life to further advance our ambitious goal of delivering healthcare that meets the evolving needs of our communities. I am continually inspired by the dedication of our clinical teams, and I am committed to supporting them in delivering accessible, safe, effective, and compassionate care.”
Dr Emelina Ellis, Chief Clinical Officer at Spectrum.Life, said about Dr Khalid’s appointment: “I’m delighted to welcome Rizwan to our clinical team at such an exciting time. His leadership will undoubtedly propel us to new heights in clinical excellence and market leadership. He brings a profound understanding of integrated, person-focused models and a strong commitment to scalable, tech-enabled innovation. I’m confident he will make a profound impact on both our team and the communities we serve.”
Stephen Costello, Co-founder and CEO at Spectrum.Life, said about the new appointment: “Rizwan’s appointment marks a significant milestone in the growth of our clinical capabilities. His unique combination of medical expertise and digital health leadership will play a critical role as we evolve our offerings and broaden our global reach. This appointment represents a key step toward our mission of advancing clinical leadership and full population health through integrated, proactive care.”
Over the past year, Spectrum.Life has experienced rapid growth, now employing over 500 staff including more than 300 in-house clinicians. This expansion underscores Spectrum.Life’s dedication to scaling its global reach and enhancing service delivery.
The company has recently bolstered its operational leadership with the strategic appointments of Andrew Macadam as VP of Customer Operations and Ian Ranger as Head of Insurance. These key additions reflect the company’s continued focus on innovation, strategic partnerships, and delivering world-class mental health and wellbeing solutions to insurers, brokers, employers and educators. The appointment of Dr. Rizwan Khalid further strengthens the executive team, reinforcing Spectrum.Life’s unwavering commitment to clinical excellence, customer success, and transforming mental health and wellbeing support at scale.