Our Senior Management Team
The Senior Management Team brings many years of experience in Medicine, Nursing, Finance, and Governance, and runs our successful, forward-thinking and safe hospital. The team is committed to delivering the Hospital’s strategic plan: to ensure a sustainable future, with patients put before profit, and outstanding healthcare at the heart of everything we do.
Kate Bovell
Chief Executive Officer
Kate Bovell joined King Edward VII’s Hospital in January 2026. Prior to her appointment, she served as Interim Chief Executive at New Victoria Hospital, where she led the organisation through a period of significant transformation.
Kate spent over a decade at the Cromwell Hospital, holding senior leadership roles including Commercial Director and, most recently, Chief Operating Officer. She brings more than 20 years’ experience across both the NHS and the independent healthcare sector in the UK, combining a clinical background as a cardiac physiologist with extensive senior operational and executive leadership expertise.
Siân Allen
Medical Director
Siân Allen, a Consultant Urological Surgeon, specialises in Endourology, Complex Urinary Tract Stone disease, and recurrent urinary tract infections. She leads the Urgent Urology Unit and previously managed the Urology Surgical Admissions Unit through the Covid pandemic.
Siân also served as clinical lead for Endourology on London’s elective surgery recovery program. A dedicated advocate for patient safety, she co-authored the National GIRFT (“Getting it Right First Time”) Acute Colic Pathway, and as National Co-Lead for Specialist Registrar Education on the BAUS Educational Committee, she’s deeply involved in teaching and training. Appointed in 2023 as Medical Director at King Edward VII's Hospital, Siân is committed to advancing clinical excellence and patient care.
Rosie Fegan
Head of Operations
Rosie Fegan is the Head of Operations at King Edward VII’s Hospital, where she leads the planning, coordination, and delivery of operational services across the hospital. Rosie has a strong background in healthcare administration and patient services, bringing a proactive and patient-focused approach to hospital operations.
In her role, Rosie is responsible for driving efficiency, ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning, and supporting high-quality patient care through effective operational leadership. She works closely with clinical and executive teams to implement service improvements, enhance patient pathways, and maintain the hospital’s reputation for excellence in care.
Rosie’s previous roles in private healthcare have equipped her with deep insight into service delivery, stakeholder engagement, and patient experience. She is known for her strategic thinking, collaborative leadership style, and commitment to operational excellence in a high-performing, patient-centred environment.
Robert Hickey
Chief Nursing Officer
Robert Hickey is the Chief Nursing Officer at King Edward VII’s Hospital, bringing over 30 years of clinical and leadership experience in acute medicine. A registered nurse with a strong background in frontline care, Robert has held a variety of senior nursing roles across both NHS and independent healthcare settings.
In his current role, Robert leads the hospital’s nursing strategy - leading the clinical and governance teams, ensuring the delivery of outstanding, compassionate care. He is responsible for safeguarding adults and children, serves as the Controlled Drugs Accountable Officer (CDAO), and is the Director of Infection Prevention and Control. His leadership plays a vital role in upholding the hospital’s commitment to clinical quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
Robert is passionate about developing a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the clinical teams, and he champions initiatives that promote patient-centred care across all clinical services.
Sarah Dent
Head of Human Resources
Sarah Dent is the Head of Human Resources at King Edward VII’s Hospital, bringing over three decades of HR experience across diverse sectors, including healthcare, insurance, financial services, and technology. With 18 years at Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the country’s leading private healthcare providers, Sarah has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within clinical and non-clinical HR environments.
Her career has spanned both large, complex organisations and smaller, dynamic teams, giving her a well-rounded and pragmatic approach to people strategy. Sarah is passionate about enabling organisational success through effective people management, fostering positive workplace culture, and driving continuous improvement in employee engagement and performance.
At King Edward VII’s Hospital, Sarah works collaboratively with teams across the hospital to support strategic goals, champion staff wellbeing, and ensure HR practices reflect the Hospital’s commitment to excellence and compassion in care.
Outside of work, Sarah is a devoted live music enthusiast, whether it be at large-scale festivals or intimate venues showcasing emerging talent.
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