Medilink Midlands
Medilink Midlands has announced that its longest serving member of staff is set to retire.
Chris Dyke, Head of Connectivity at Medilink Midlands has been an essential fixture at the company since its inception over 20 years ago, then known as Medilink West Midlands.
Medilink Midlands is a membership organisation, recognised as the region’s specialist, not-for-profit provider of medtech & life sciences innovation and business support.
From his start as a Data Manager to his current role, his energy and commitment to the network Medilink supports and works with, is unequivocal.
Chris’s two decades of commitment to the company, its members and the life sciences community was recognised as part of Medilink Midlands Business Awards 2023, where he was awarded a lifetime achievement by current Chair, Professor Martin Levermore MBE DL.
Professor Martin Levermore, Chair, Medilink Midlands said: “Chris has been part of Medilink for over two decades and in this time has seen the company and the support we offer, evolve and grow. He has played a pivotal role in the business, with his knowledge and connections throughout the life sciences and med tech communities assisting patrons and members strengthen their foundations for growth. I would personally like to thank Chris and wish him the best in his well-deserved retirement.”
Melanie Davidson, CEO, Medilink Midlands added: “On behalf of Medilink Midlands and the wider Medilink UK, I would like to thank Chris for his dedication to Medilink, its members and all the community we support. He possesses an undeniable level of passion and care in his work that has aided countless conversations, leading to fruitful partnerships and opportunities. As our longest serving member of staff, Chris will be sorely missed, but we want to celebrate his contribution and wish him the very best in his retirement.”
Tammy Holmes, Associate Director of Commercial and Business Development, Health Innovation West Midlands said: “I have worked with Chris for over 10 years during which we have seen many changes and challenges in the life sciences sector. Throughout it all he has been a font of all knowledge and the driving force for many conversations and opportunities. He has been a major support to me both personally and professionally and while he will be greatly missed, he has definitely earnt his long-awaited retirement.”
