John Acornley
NED – Chairman
John is a portfolio chair/non-executive director. He has many years of experience investing in and helping companies grow both organically and by acquisition, including within the health and wellbeing sectors, ultimately creating and realising significant shareholder value In addition, as a strong team player he worked with larger quotes (including AIM) and unquoted businesses where good corporate governance was valued, encouraged and delivered. He also gives something back by helping companies in the charitable and public sectors create well-led and high-performing organisations.
Dr. Saj Raja
Director
His career started as an entrepreneur soon after he left the University of Nottingham with a BSc (Hons) Biology degree. Since graduating he has been a serial entrepreneur successfully running different businesses. Awards include a prestigious European Space Agency scholarship. Always keen to learn and progress his knowledge he has also obtained his Dentistry degree whilst continuing to run his businesses. Now he is fully focused and putting his energy into the Investment Consortium as it combines his business acumen with his desire to improve the health of the public. The mission is to create an ethical and more efficient next-generation organisation designed to benefit its clients, employees, and investors by acquiring and consolidating multiple small and mid-sized companies.
Serban Suvagau
Non-Executive Director
Serban Suvagau is the former head of strategy at Bupa UK where he participated in £830M acquisition of Oasis Dental including strategy development, board proposal, due diligence, vendor negotiations, regulatory approvals, and post-merger integration. Before joining Bupa, Serban helped acquire a national dental plan – the UK’s third-largest dental insurer – while at Unum UK. Serban began his career in the Management Consulting Industry across the US, Canada, and the UK, most notably with monitor group (now monitor Deloitte), in the London office. In addition to non-executive roles, Serban advises healthcare founders on how to scale their businesses and raise funds. Serban is a sought-after subject matter expert in UK private healthcare, dentistry, and healthcare funding, with a focus on innovation. Originally from Canada, Serban has an MBA from the Wharton School and an MA in international studies from the Joseph Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania.
Rajeev Raichura
Non-Executive Director
Rajeev is a Non-Executive Director with two decades’ worth of finance experience having worked at IBM, Experian, Equifax, LSL Property Services, and Thincats where he currently serves as Chief Financial Officer. He is a board-level commercial, finance, and operational finance professional with demonstrable success within matrix and multinational environments and sectors. Proven leader in successfully managing financial strategy, someone who thrives on diverse challenges and accomplishes goals through effective business partnering and stakeholder management across all levels of the business. His experience includes a range of M&A, JV, and disposal activities across public and private enterprises.
Dr. James Taylor
Dentist
Dr. James Taylor, an accomplished Dentist since 1998 and a partner since 1999, is committed to continuous professional growth. In 2019, he founded the Dentist, a renowned Private Dental Practice, winning the ‘Best New Practice’ award at the 2019 Private Dentistry Awards. Dr. Taylor’s qualifications in Restorative Dentistry (BARD), Occlusion, Aesthetics, Orthodontics (Warwick University), and Dental Implantology (Warwick University) demonstrate his diverse skill set. He specialises in 3D CBCT-guided aligner treatments, self-ligation fixed appliance therapy, and non-extraction orthodontics. As the UK Clinical Expert for Suresmile and Key Opinion Leader for Dentsply PrimeScan and Cerec CAD CAM Dentistry, he shares his expertise globally, presenting at International conferences and offering training sessions. Beyond dentistry, Dr. Taylor is an experienced contractor and developer for large residential and commercial projects in the UK. He values work-life balance, dedicating three days a week to clinical practice while pursuing fitness, travel, and diverse interests.
Dr. Amr Noseir
Dentist
Amr Noseir, a dental professional, has a career spanning multiple countries and specialisations. He is the CEO of Tipton Training, a partner in an NHS practice, and the founder of QualifyMax
• Professional Background: Distinguished dental professional with expertise in general dentistry, endodontics, and aesthetic dentistry.
• Leadership Roles: CEO of Tipton Training, partner in an NHS practice, Non-Executive Director at Brightsmile, and founder of QualifyMax.
• Professional Affiliations: Member of the British Dental AI Association (BDAIA) committee.
Dr. Ian Kendal
Dental Surgeon
Dr Ian Mitchell Kendal is the owner and principle of a prestigious private dental practice in the heart of Southampton. He has over 40 years experience in the dental field covering both NHS and private dentistry. His degree of LDSRCS was awarded from the Royal College of Surgeons in London. He has also experienced a mentorship in teaching dental students, taking them from working on phantom heads onto treating clients in the dental hospital.
He takes very seriously the need for Continuous Professional Development, not only in the subjects which he practices daily, but also the new developments in a continuously ever changing dental landscape.
His personal qualities are echoed by the stability of every member of his staff who have been with him for many years.
Even with a busy professional life he has acheived working with a World Champion in Show Jumping for a year and was awarded an International Cap in World Rugby.
Rezaul Hoque
Adviser
Rezaul Hoque is an accomplished Accountant with over 20 years of experience, spanning both the corporate and private sectors. He began his career training with multinational companies in the construction and manufacturing industries, where he developed a strong foundation in financial management and strategic planning. In 2012, Rezaul transitioned into private practice, eventually specialising in the dental and healthcare sectors.
In 2019, Rezaul launched Smiles Better Accountancy, a specialist Dental Accountancy firm dedicated to providing tailored financial and strategic solutions for dental professionals and practices. Over the years, he has built a diverse portfolio of dental clients, including several multi-site practices, and gained deep expertise in the financial intricacies of the dental industry.
Rezaul’s extensive experience, industry knowledge, and strategic acumen uniquely position him to serve as a Accountant for Bright Smile Innovation Partners. His insights into the Dental sector, combined with his corporate and entrepreneurial background, enable him to add significant value to boards seeking financial expertise and industry-specific guidance.
Dr. John Haughey
NED
Dr John is the owner and principal of a private dental practice in Dublin, Ireland. He has over 20 years’ experience as a practising dentist and holds an academic position with the UCL Eastman Dental Institute. Dr John possesses extensive knowledge of the Irish dental sector, having served for a decade as Chief Dental Officer for Ireland’s largest dental insurance company. He has a particular interest in aesthetic and sports dentistry and is recognised internationally as a leading sports dentist.
Dr. Paul Fitzsimmons
NED
Paul Fitzsimmons qualified as a dentist from Trinity College Dublin in 2003 and brings over 20 years as a dental entrepreneur owning mixed general/specialist practices in Ireland, alongside his clinical specialisation in premium cosmetic dentistry. His operational expertise is enhanced by a Diploma in Stockbroking & Investment (Dublin Business School) as well as experience as a tutor for dentistry and dental nursing students.
Paul’s career uniquely bridges clinical excellence, business strategy, and financial acumen.
Gareth William Schnehage
NED
An experienced Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) and C-Suite Executive with 20+ years of leadership experience across listed and private global investment and operational asset and investment businesses. Demonstrated success in leading and executing on complex financial transformations, delivering business turnarounds, and executing strategic growth across real estate, aviation, IT services, and diversified investments. Adept at engaging investors (listed investors and private equity) and stakeholders, optimising capital structures, and building high-performance finance teams. Extensive multi-jurisdictional exposure across the UK, Africa, and the Middle East. M&A execution and Exit to private equity with post-sale lead in the planning and execution of integrations, executive management setup and earn-out profit execution/success.
Gary Little
Advisor
Gary is a finance leader and investor in growth businesses with a proven track record in the specialist finance, banking and technology sectors. He has held senior roles in large corporates including Barclays Bank and Close Brothers and has successfully launched and run two FCA regulated specialist lending businesses. He has successfully raised an initial £200m with Oaktree Capital in the past. He is an experienced non-executive director and advisor.