Andy Bleaden works for ECHAlliance as the Communities Director where he has developed and built a large network of over 75+ Global Digital Health Ecosystems, 12 thematic innovation ecosystems and grown a Membership Community of over 1000 Health organisations where he connects, convenes, amplifies and accelerates both innovation and most importantly adoption.

He brings a wealth of experience and skills in securing and management of strategic external funding, procurement, innovation funding and forming and development of large and complex partnerships across Europe.