Clinical
Background
Clinical Physiologist
Developed a strong foundation in human performance, behaviour and outcomes.
ASCEND MEDTECH SOLUTIONS
Experience you can’t get from a book.
From pre-CE and zero revenue to international scale, acquisition and IPO, I’ve experienced the MedTech growth journey from the inside — as well as leading within multinational organisations.
Today, I bring that real-world commercial experience and judgement directly to clients, supported by a trusted network of specialists, to help MedTech companies enter, grow and transform across Europe.
20+
years in
MedTech
MedTech
15+
years
leadership
experience
leadership
experience
Europe
Extensive
European
experience
European
experience
Results
Commercial
leadership that
drives results
leadership that
drives results
MY CAREER JOURNEY
Clinical
Early Commercial
Career
Moved into MedTech Sales & Technical roles
Building commercial expertise and market insight.
Commercial
Leadership
Leading teams and markets across the UK, Europe and international markets. Driving growth and organisational performance.
Executive
Leadership
Head of Europe
Vice President roles
P&L responsibility and cross-functional leadership.
Strategic
Advisor
Now supporting businesses with strategic clarity, commercial growth and leadership development.
HOW I HELP
Solving the challenges that matter most.
Enter Europe
Market entry strategy, distributor selection, market access and reimbursement.
Build & Scale Teams
Create high-performing commercial teams and strengthen leadership capability.
Transform & Turnaround
Restructure, realign and improve performance in underperforming or complex environments.
Prepare for Growth
Position for investment, acquisition or the next stage of sustainable growth.
MEET
Tim Palmer
COMMERCIAL LEADER. STRATEGIC ADVISOR. HUMAN-CENTRED LEADERSHIP
My career has taken me from clinical physiology into senior commercial leadership across MedTech — building and leading teams through every stage of growth, from start-ups to multinationals, across the UK, Europe and international markets.
Start-up life taught me that pace and resourcefulness only get you so far — sustainable success comes from culture. I believe high performance is built on commercial ambition combined with trust, clarity and accountability: create that environment and people stay, take ownership, and perform.
Today, I bring that combination of commercial competitiveness and people leadership to businesses that want stronger teams, higher engagement, better retention and sustainable commercial growth.
Based in Manchester, UK
Working across Europe
and internationally
Worked with US leadership
teams for 15+ years
Trusted advisor to start-ups,
SMEs and listed companies
Known for delivery,
integrity and results
Hands-on
leadership
I've led teams and businesses, not just advised them.
Strategic
clarity
Cut through complexity to focus on what creates value.
People
first
Build trust, develop leaders and create accountability.
Commercial
focus
Drive growth, improve performance and strengthen results.
Practical
solutions
Tailored, actionable and designed for real-world impact.
WHAT COLLEAGUES AND CLIENTS SAY
I’ve had the privilege of working with Tim Palmer since 2011 across two successful start-ups. Tim is one of those rare leaders who can build the strategy, assemble a great team and culture, and then consistently deliver results—I’d bet on Tim in any business he chooses to build.
Dan Brounstein MedTech CEO & Chief Strategy Officer
Tim Palmer is someone I have worked with for many years. I consider him a very collegial leader, being trustworthy, with an open mind and great leadership. We have collaborated extensively; in the meantime I consider him a friend.
Dr. JW Kallewaard Anaesthesiologist and Pain Specialist
Tim combines commercial discipline with genuine team building — he builds positive, high-trust cultures and has consistently turned that into successful company growth. Any organization bringing him on for leadership support, fractional or otherwise, is getting a true partner in the business.
Jim Schuermann Retired CEO, Saluda Medical
'I’ve worked with Tim over the past 15 years, and it has been a privilege. His leadership can be described as professional, authentic and respectful, leading to successful company growth. He can build a strong team like no other with a perfect human touch. Tim is an example to many
Dr Harold Nijhuis Anaesthesiologist and Pain Specialist.
Ready to accelerate your growth
Let's discuss how I can help you achieve more.