Neil Piper
About Neil Piper
Neil Piper is a Senior Manager in AI Data Capture for Healthcare at GS1, with over 25 years of experience in business and technical consultancy, particularly in the healthcare sector. He has a strong background in regulatory compliance and barcode technologies, and actively participates in various international standards development organizations.
Current Role at GS1
Neil Piper serves as the Senior Manager AIDC - Healthcare at GS1, a position he has held since 2022 in the Brussels Region, Belgium. In this role, he focuses on advancing automatic identification and data capture technologies within the healthcare sector. His responsibilities include overseeing projects that enhance the efficiency and accuracy of healthcare data management through barcode technologies.
Previous Experience at GS1 UK
Prior to his current role, Neil Piper worked at GS1 UK as a Business Consultant from 2008 to 2019 in London, England. During this 11-year tenure, he provided consultancy services that supported the implementation of GS1 standards across various sectors, particularly in healthcare. His extensive experience in this role contributed to the development of effective solutions for data management and compliance.
Experience at Avery Dennison
Neil Piper was the Head of Sales Support at Avery Dennison from 2005 to 2008 in Harlow, England. In this capacity, he managed sales support operations, ensuring that the sales team had the necessary resources and information to effectively meet customer needs. This role provided him with valuable insights into sales strategies and customer engagement.
Education and Expertise
Neil Piper studied at Farnborough College of Technology, where he earned a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Electronic and Computer Engineering from 1988 to 1990. He also attended Guildford College, achieving an Ordinary National Certificate (ONC) in the same field from 1986 to 1988. His educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in regulatory compliance, barcode technologies, and technical consultancy in the healthcare sector.
Participation in Standards Development Organizations
Neil Piper actively participates in several international standards development organizations, including ICCBBA, SNOMED International, HL7, Joint Initiative Council, CDISC, LOINC, CEN/TC251, and ISO/TC215. His involvement in these organizations reflects his commitment to advancing standards in healthcare, particularly in areas related to automatic identification and data capture technologies.