New corporate product director joins Andover’s SimplyHealth

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Sam Pither

Andover-based health solutions provider SimplyHealth has appointed Annie Coleridge to the position of product director of its corporate business.

Annie, who will report to the firm’s chief product and commercial officer Katie Wadey, will be responsible for the profit & loss of the corporate division, which provides Simplyhealth's products to a wide range of companies, including both large corporations and small and medium-sized enterprises, serving millions of employees.

Originally starting her career in recruitment, Annie brings a range of experience with a particular focus on the field of Femtech and diagnostics having held healthcare leadership roles at Thriva Health and Daye – the latter of which SimplyHealth is a key investor in. Last year she sold the digital menopause company she founded, Alva, to Vira Health.

Katie Wadey, chief product and commercial officer said: “We are on a very exciting journey to transform Simplyhealth into a product-led healthcare solutions provider. With her experience working around and with the NHS, Annie will be a real asset to Simplyhealth as we strive to help more and more people access the healthcare they need.

“We are delighted to welcome Annie into the growing Simplyhealth team and look forward to leveraging her experience to help bring more much needed solutions to market.”

Annie Coleridge commented: “I have a passion for women’s health, mental health and preventative care – all these elements align perfectly with Simplyhealth’s purpose of improving access to healthcare for all. My priorities will be to work with team to drive business performance so that we deliver the best possible outcomes for our corporate partners.”

Sam Pither

Sam is the Regional Editor of Biz News, responsible for both Hampshire and Dorset. A new recruit to journalism, Sam started writing for the Business Magazine as a freelancer in May of 2022 after completing his degree in English at University College London. His passion for local businesses and ability to tell a story soon caught the attention of the publication’s management team and have led to his meteoric rise. Sam, who lives in central Reading, takes a particular interest in technology, gaming and food and drink, having been a chef before starting his degree.