Dr Paul Abrahams (mb Bch, Wits) (mba, Ox
Medical
Vx Group Studios
South Africa
Biography
Dr. Abrahams practiced as an ER physician for several years. He was appointed as a research physician at a clinical trials unit based at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, in 1997 and subsequently read for an MBA at the University of Oxford before returning to South Africa where he joined a leading South African investment bank. In 2003 Paul left the banking world to focus on an entrepreneurial career where he has been involved in founding various healthcare start-up businesses as well as consulting to numerous established corporates in the sector. Paul continues to serve as a non-executive director to a number of businesses, including Vx Pharma, in the dynamic healthcare and technology sectors. His executive career is now focused on growing a dynamic new integrated healthcare services business in which he has a significant stake.
Research Interest
Dr. Abrahams practiced as an ER physician for several years. He was appointed as a research physician at a clinical trials unit based at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, in 1997 and subsequently read for an MBA at the University of Oxford before returning to South Africa where he joined a leading South African investment bank. In 2003 Paul left the banking world to focus on an entrepreneurial career where he has been involved in founding various healthcare start-up businesses as well as consulting to numerous established corporates in the sector. Paul continues to serve as a non-executive director to a number of businesses, including Vx Pharma, in the dynamic healthcare and technology sectors. His executive career is now focused on growing a dynamic new integrated healthcare services business in which he has a significant stake.
