Dr Anthony Yardley-Jones

Tony's qualifications started with medicine, training and delivery in general medicine, trauma, general surgery and finally neurosurgery after which he obtained his FRCS. Tony then moved into the private sector in the oil industry. This move eventually resulted in a career change, where he became a recognised specialist in Occupational Medicine with a particular interest in genetic toxicology culminating in being awarded a PhD for his research from the University of Surrey. He has worked alongside senior executives, management, and their teams in various roles. His involvement with organisations of varying sizes, sectors and complexity stimulated a long-held interest in the interaction between illness, disease, physiology, genetics, neuroscience, behaviour, and performance.

He retired from clinical practice in 2021 and continues to provide non-medical Consultancy to businesses, helping with governance and related advice to partners in how to link these different strands, appreciate their dynamic interaction and impact they have within the world of work. He is recognised as having a sound understanding of the need for scientific discipline when making claims for the effectiveness of policy changes and interventions, whilst retaining an open mind to the uncertainties and emerging challenges of today's interconnected world. He is recognised as a valuable, informed, and experienced reference point to support decision-making processes in policy and tactical responses in the areas of human performance and health.