Executive Team

Stephanie Dobrikova
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Stephanie Dobrikova
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Appointed as our CEO in January 2018, Stephanie previously served as an Executive Director responsible for leading on our non-clinical operations and a variety of improvement projects. 

She is experienced in business management and has a strong track-record of driving positive growth, having previously worked in Management Consultancy, helping a variety of companies around the globe to achieve success. 

Stephanie has an MBA from IMD in Switzerland and a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Imperial College London.

Kevin Doyle
Chief Commercial Officer
Kevin Doyle
Chief Commercial Officer

Kevin takes particular responsibility for managing client relationships and new growth opportunities, having previously led our clinical network and national expansion. 

He qualified as a physiotherapist in 2006 and began his career at Birmingham City Football Club, before becoming a founding member of a successful private physiotherapy business, later acquired by Ascenti in 2010.

Kevin’s experience in elite sports has been instrumental to embedding our results-focused clinical philosophy.
 

Dan Pemberton
Chief Operating Officer - Ascenti
Dan Pemberton
Chief Operating Officer - Ascenti

Dan takes responsibility for our Clinical Operations and Customer Services Teams as well as optimising the end-to-end experience of both our patients and partners.

Having previously worked in a variety of management positions within a service delivery environment, he brings expansive technical knowledge and a deep understanding of workflow systems.

Dan has played a leading role in the development of our administrative services and the operational design of our systems, greatly enhancing our overall customer experience.

Adam Jarvis
Chief Operating Officer - Advo
Adam Jarvis
Chief Operating Officer - Advo

Adam leads our Government Services division, taking responsibility for our operational teams, learning and development and performance functions, and national networks of healthcare professionals.

He has played an instrumental role in our expansion and the development of our presence within the Government Services sector, bringing a strong foundation of clinical knowledge and astute project management to our operations. 

Adam originally joined the business as a physiotherapist and holds a degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Birmingham. 

Sophie Harper
Chief People & Communications Officer
Sophie Harper
Chief People & Communications Officer

Sophie leads our People and Communications Teams, overseeing all aspects of our HR and workforce management, alongside the advancement of our people, culture and reputation. 

She brings a wealth of experience in communications, marketing and employee engagement, with a strong track-record of leading forward focused brand and culture strategies. 

The majority of her career has been spent leading in-house communications functions within housing and healthcare sectors, alongside experience working in retail, agency side and as a consultant. 

Sophie holds a BA (Hons) in Media Marketing and Promotion and a PR Diploma, as well as membership, awards and training certification with the CIPR and CIM.

Luke Creighton
Chief Financial Officer
Luke Creighton
Chief Financial Officer

Appointed in October 2023, Luke takes responsibility for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling all financial related activities, including the development of the financial strategy and framework to enable the further growth of the business.

Luke works closely with stakeholders across Ascenti to optimise financial performance and identify new levers for growth.

Much of his career has been spent leading growth organisations across multiple sectors backed by private equity investment. Luke holds a BSC (Hons) in Management Sciences and is a Fellow of the ICAEW.