BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Palisades Medicals
Leadership. Integrity. Excellence in Healthcare.
At Palisades Medicals, our Board of Directors provides strategic leadership, corporate oversight, and a strong commitment to responsible healthcare management. The Board guides the company's long-term vision, supports operational excellence, and promotes a culture built on integrity, innovation, accountability, and patient-centred service.
Our leadership team brings together complementary expertise in healthcare administration, business strategy, finance, medical services, organisational development, and corporate governance. Through collaborative decision-making and responsible leadership, the Board works to strengthen the company's operational capabilities, build stakeholder confidence, and support sustainable growth within the healthcare industry.
1. Jeffery Jacob
Director & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Jeffery Jacob serves as Director and Chief Executive Officer of Palisades Medicals, providing executive leadership and strategic direction for the company's business operations and long-term development. His role encompasses corporate planning, organisational management, stakeholder engagement, and the implementation of strategic initiatives designed to strengthen the company's position within the healthcare sector.
As CEO, Jeffery is responsible for translating the Board's strategic objectives into practical business priorities. He oversees executive decision-making, promotes collaboration across departments, and encourages the adoption of effective management practices that support service quality, operational efficiency, and sustainable organisational growth.
Jeffery also provides leadership in identifying emerging opportunities, strengthening business relationships, and aligning corporate resources with the company's broader objectives. He advocates transparent communication, responsible resource management, and a performance-oriented organisational culture.
As a Director, he participates in Board deliberations concerning corporate strategy, risk management, governance, and long-term business sustainability. His leadership philosophy emphasises accountability, professional conduct, continuous improvement, and the importance of building lasting confidence among clients, partners, employees, and other stakeholders.
Areas of responsibility: Executive leadership, corporate strategy, business development, organisational performance, and stakeholder relations.
2. Dr. Amelia Richardson
Non-Executive Director
Dr. Amelia Richardson serves as a Non-Executive Director of Palisades Medicals, contributing an independent perspective to the company's strategic planning and corporate oversight. Her profile reflects a focus on healthcare policy, service quality, organisational accountability, and the development of sustainable healthcare delivery systems.
In her Board capacity, Amelia supports constructive discussions on corporate priorities, institutional development, and the standards required to maintain public and stakeholder confidence. She encourages management to consider the broader implications of business decisions, including service accessibility, ethical conduct, regulatory responsibilities, and the long-term interests of the organisation.
Amelia's approach to governance emphasises careful evaluation of strategic proposals, evidence-informed decision-making, and clear accountability for agreed objectives. She also supports the development of internal policies that promote professionalism, responsible management, and continuous organisational improvement.
Through her participation in Board deliberations, she contributes to a governance culture in which commercial objectives are balanced with appropriate consideration of healthcare responsibilities and stakeholder expectations.
Areas of responsibility: Board oversight, healthcare strategy, service quality, ethical governance, and institutional development.
3. Michael Anderson
Director of Finance and Corporate Planning
Michael Anderson serves on the Board of Directors of Palisades Medicals, with a portfolio focused on financial oversight, corporate planning, resource allocation, and long-term business sustainability. His role supports the Board's responsibility to ensure that strategic ambitions are matched by sound financial planning and appropriate management controls.
Michael contributes to discussions on budgeting, financial reporting, investment priorities, cost management, and the evaluation of business opportunities. He promotes disciplined financial decision-making and encourages management to assess the potential benefits, costs, and risks associated with major corporate initiatives before committing organisational resources.
He also supports the development of practical financial monitoring frameworks that enable the company to assess its performance against approved plans and identify areas requiring corrective action. His Board contributions emphasise transparency, appropriate internal controls, responsible expenditure, and the protection of company resources.
By connecting financial considerations with the company's strategic objectives, Michael helps support informed decision-making and a sustainable approach to corporate growth.
Areas of responsibility: Financial governance, budgeting, risk oversight, corporate planning, and resource management.
4. Sophia Bennett
Director of Operations and Organisational Development
Sophia Bennett serves as a Director of Palisades Medicals, contributing to Board-level discussions on operational effectiveness, organisational development, process improvement, and workforce performance. Her portfolio focuses on how effective systems, clear responsibilities, and coordinated teams can support reliable service delivery and organisational resilience.
Sophia advocates structured operational planning, measurable performance objectives, and continuous improvement across the company's activities. She encourages the evaluation of internal processes to identify inefficiencies, strengthen coordination, and promote the responsible use of technology and other business resources.
Her contribution also includes supporting workforce development, professional standards, and organisational policies that encourage collaboration and accountability. She recognises that effective operations depend not only on systems and procedures but also on capable personnel, clear communication, and a shared understanding of corporate priorities.
At Board level, Sophia works to ensure that operational considerations are appropriately reflected in strategic decisions and that proposed initiatives can be implemented through practical, sustainable processes.
Areas of responsibility: Operational oversight, process improvement, organisational development, workforce strategy, and performance management.
5. David Montgomery
Independent Non-Executive Director
David Montgomery serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Palisades Medicals, contributing a governance-focused perspective to the Board's deliberations. His role centres on promoting accountability, responsible decision-making, effective risk oversight, and the protection of the company's long-term interests.
David supports the Board in examining strategic proposals objectively and ensuring that significant decisions receive appropriate scrutiny. He encourages clear reporting arrangements, documented decision-making processes, and effective mechanisms for identifying and addressing organisational risks.
His governance approach places emphasis on ethical business practices, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and the maintenance of appropriate boundaries between Board oversight and executive management. He also supports periodic reviews of corporate policies and governance arrangements to ensure that they remain relevant as the company develops.
Through constructive challenge and independent judgement, David contributes to a balanced Board environment in which management initiatives are evaluated carefully and corporate responsibilities remain central to strategic planning.
Areas of responsibility: Corporate governance, independent oversight, enterprise risk management, compliance, and Board effectiveness.
Our Commitment to Responsible Leadership
The Board of Directors of Palisades Medicals is committed to advancing the company's objectives through sound governance, responsible management, and a long-term perspective on organisational success.
Our collective priorities include:
- Strategic direction: Establishing clear corporate priorities and guiding sustainable business development.
- Accountability and transparency: Promoting responsible decision-making, appropriate oversight, and clear reporting.
- Operational excellence: Encouraging effective systems, continuous improvement, and efficient use of resources.
- Ethical conduct: Supporting professional standards, integrity, and compliance with applicable requirements.
- Sustainable growth: Evaluating opportunities and risks with a view to the company's long-term stability and stakeholder confidence.
Through their respective responsibilities, the Board members work together to provide strategic guidance, oversee corporate performance, and support the continued development of Palisades Medicals.
Palisades Medicals — Guided by integrity. Driven by excellence. Focused on the future.