Dr. Ben Maruthappu
About Dr. Ben Maruthappu
Dr. Ben Maruthappu is a prominent figure in public health, serving as the Founder and CEO of Cera and an Operating Partner at Kairos. He has made significant contributions to healthcare innovation, research, and education, with numerous leadership roles and accolades throughout his career.
Work at Cera
Dr. Ben Maruthappu serves as the Founder and CEO of Cera, a position he has held since 2016. Under his leadership, Cera has focused on leveraging technology to improve health and care services. His role involves strategic oversight and innovation in the healthcare sector, aiming to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care delivery.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Maruthappu has an extensive educational background in medicine and public health. He studied Clinical Medicine at the University of Oxford, earning a BM BCh, and completed his MA in Medicine at the University of Cambridge. He also holds a Master of Public Health from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and was a Kennedy Scholar in Health Policy at Harvard University. His qualifications reflect a strong foundation in both clinical and public health disciplines.
Background
Dr. Maruthappu has a diverse professional background, including roles in academia and healthcare organizations. He has worked as a Medical Doctor in Public Health at UCL since 2013 and has held various board positions, including at Skills for Care and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. His early academic career included lecturing at Cambridge University and being recognized as the youngest appointed Teaching Scholar at Oxford University.
Achievements
Dr. Maruthappu has received several accolades for his contributions to healthcare. He was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours in 2020 for services to Health & Care technology. He has authored three medical books and has over 100 peer-reviewed publications in notable journals such as the Lancet and BMJ. Additionally, he was recognized in WIRED’s 10 Innovators in Healthcare and was the first from British healthcare to be included in Forbes’ 30 under 30 list.
Current Roles and Contributions
In addition to his role at Cera, Dr. Maruthappu is actively involved in various initiatives. He co-founded the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme and serves as a Co-founder and Board Member of the NHS Innovation Accelerator. He has been an Operating Partner at Kairos since 2017 and a Senior Advisor at Bain & Company. His contributions span across public health, healthcare innovation, and academic research.