Dr. Piyush Mahaptra, Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Division Digital and Innovation Lead for Surgery, Cancer, and Anaesthetics. He is an NHS Innovation Accelerator Fellow and serves as the Chief Innovation Officer at Open Medical.

In his role at Open Medical, Piyush has been instrumental in steering sustainable digital transformation across 150+ healthcare sites. As a leader in research and development, he oversees initiatives in sustainability, clinical trials, evaluations, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) projects. Beyond leadership, Piyush actively contributes to product development, ensuring Open Medical continues to address real-world challenges. His unique expertise in both medicine and technology allows him to seamlessly integrate these disciplines, driving the creation of innovative solutions.