Professor Stuart Reid, joining IVC Evidensia Board in August 2025
IVC Evidensia Bolsters Board With World-class Clinical And Veterinary Expertise
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IVC Evidensia is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Christopher J Ott, MD, FACEP and Professor Stuart Reid, CBE to the Board of the organisation. Both bring exceptional leadership experience, a wealth of expertise, and a shared commitment to clinical excellence.
Dr Christopher J Ott, MD, FACEP – joined December 2024
Dr Ott joins the Board with an extensive background in emergency medicine and healthcare leadership. He currently serves as Chief Medical Officer, Physician Services, at HCA Healthcare’s Clinical Services Group in Nashville, Tennessee, where he spearheads clinical innovation and operational excellence. His previous leadership roles include Chief Medical Officer at St. Anthony Hospital in Colorado and Group Chief Medical Officer for Centura Health Mountain and North Denver Operating Group.
Dr Ott has been deeply engaged in community service throughout his career, holding Board positions at several charitable organisations, including Inclusion Tennessee and the Medical Foundation of Nashville, where he served as Chair. His values of inclusivity and community engagement align seamlessly with IVC Evidensia’s commitment to care, quality, and community.
Dr Ott said of his appointment: “Having spent my career focused on improving patient care, I’m excited to be able to apply my knowledge to veterinary care at IVC Evidensia – a world-class, global healthcare provider. With owners increasingly considering their pets as members of the family, I look forward to supporting the highly skilled veterinary healthcare professionals across IVC Evidensia.”
Professor Stuart Reid – joins August 2025
Professor Reid brings unparalleled expertise from both the private and public sectors, with decades of experience in veterinary medicine, education, and leadership. A graduate of the University of Glasgow, where he later became Dean, he has been Principal of the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) since 2011. Professor Reid is a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Recognised Specialist in veterinary epidemiology and a diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Public Health, of which he was the first elected president.
His extensive contributions to the profession include serving as President of the RCVS from 2014-2015 and holding leadership positions in veterinary education and professional bodies across Europe, the USA, and the UK. Professor Reid is also the incoming CEO of the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC), a role he will assume in August 2025.
Professor Reid said: “I’m delighted to be joining the Board of IVC Evidensia. As the veterinary profession continues to evolve rapidly, IVC Evidensia’s global network is positioned to lead the way in developing and delivering exceptional care to animals, outstanding service to their owners, and world-class training and development of veterinary professionals.”
Commenting on both appointments, Kate Swann, Chair of IVC Evidensia, said: “The appointments of Christopher and Stuart represent an exciting step forward for IVC Evidensia. Their collective expertise in healthcare, veterinary medicine, and education will be invaluable as we continue to deliver on our purpose – Healthy Animals, Happy Owners. Both bring a passion for improving care and supporting colleagues, and I’m confident their contributions will help strengthen our organisation to the benefit of the animals we care for, the customers we support, our dedicated people, and the communities around us.”
The appointments of Dr Ott and Professor Reid reinforce the dedication of IVC Evidensia to advancing veterinary care through outstanding clinical leadership, innovation, and the support and development of our people.
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