Medilink Midlands takes over WM Health Tech Cluster
The West Midlands Health Technologies Cluster (WMHTC) is being taken over by Medilink Midlands, it was announced today.
The transition, which takes effect on October 1, will see David Kidney, current executive chair of WMHTC, step down.
“This strategic move ensures the continuity of WMHTC’s brand and mission, while aligning its operations with Medilink Midlands’ wider innovation agenda,” said a spokesperson for Medilink Midlands.
“To support this transition, a new WMHTC advisory board will be established to guide strategic direction and maintain stakeholder representation.”
Kidney said: “This collaboration with Medilink Midlands marks a significant step in scaling our impact – strengthening our role as the gateway to healthtech innovation across the West Midlands and East Midlands.”
Professor Martin Levermore MBE DL, chair of Medilink Midlands, said: “This transition is a powerful statement of intent – to build a resilient, impactful and globally recognised health and life sciences cluster here in the Midlands.”
Melanie Davidson, CEO of Medilink Midlands, said: “This transition safeguards WMHTC’s brand and mission, while opening broader opportunities for innovators, investors, and stakeholders across the region and beyond.”
Paul Edwards, head of economic development and delivery at the West Midlands Combined Authority, added: “Working with Medilink Midlands and our partners, we’re confident this transition will strengthen both the ecosystem and the story of this thriving cluster.”
