Meet the judges

Introducing the judging panel for the 2024 Aesthetic Medicine Awards

ALAN ADAMS

An award-winning business coach and bestselling author, Alan S Adams works with clinic owners, providing the insights, support, and accountability to ensure that his clients thrive.

ALEX BUGG

Alex Bugg works for Web Marketing Clinic, a family-run digital agency specialising in medical aesthetics, which builds websites and delivers marketing campaigns.

AMY BIRD

Amy Bird is a nurse prescriber and founder of KAST Aesthetics Ltd, where she runs a team of experienced nurses, aestheticians, and admin staff.

CHERYL BARTON

Cheryl Barton is an experienced aesthetic nurse and director of the Aesthetika Clinic in Sheffield. She is also an expert witness in court.

DANNY LARGE

Danny Large set up DSL Consulting nearly 10 years ago. Since starting DSL, he has been involved in the development of many industry events.

DAVID HICKS

David Hicks is most well-known for his work with Wigmore Medical. Nearly 30 years ago, he brought the first range of aesthetic treatments to the UK.

DAWN KNIGHT

Dawn Knight is a patient safety advocate and campaigner, building on her own lived experience. She has been instrumental in lobbying the government over aesthetics licensing.

DR AHMED EL MUNTASAR

Dr Ahmed El-Muntasar has three clinics across the UK, in London, Leeds and Cheshire, making him ago-to for regional clients.

DR CRISTINA PEREA

Dr Cristina Perea is a cosmetic dental surgeon and medical aesthetic clinician, with over 18 years of experience. She is also the founder and medical director of Neos Clinic.

DR HARRY SINGH

Dr Harry Singh has worked in facial aesthetics for over 20 years and has treated over 10,000 cases. He is also a keen marketer.

DR JOSHUA VAN DER AA

Dr Joshua Van der Aa opened his clinic in Harley Street four years ago, aged 28. Distinct for eye enhancements and elegant results, he also has clinics in Antwerp and Genk.

DR MARTYN KING

Dr Martyn King is a GMC registered doctor and the director of Cosmedic Skin Clinic, a highly successful, award-winning, private aesthetic and medical clinic.

DR RAJ THETHI

Dr Raj Thethi is a highly knowledgeable aesthetic doctor, based in Leeds. He has a luxury clinic called the Yorkshire Skin Centre with his wife Dr Sharan Thethi.

DR ULIANA GOUT

Dr Uliana Gout is the founder of London Aesthetic Medicine Clinic and LAM Academy. She also sits on the BCAM board of trustees.

DR WASSIM TAKTOUK

Award-winning Dr Wassim Taktouk’s broad medical background and discerning eye have made him one of London’s most sought-after aesthetic physicians. He launched his clinic In 2021.

IAIN SALIS

Iain Sallis, a renowned UK trichologist with over 20 years' experience, heads Hairmedic Ltd, which operates eight clinics offering bespoke hair and scalp treatments.

JANET KETTLES

Janet Kettles is a communications strategist who loves helping people tell business stories that make a difference. She’s won awards for her bright ideas, leadership and creativity.

KAREN SARGEANT

Karen Sargeant’s career has been multifaceted, from managing a chain of salons to establishing an aesthetics clinic. Now, she spends her time as a business consultant.

MARK SMITH

Mark Smith has worked in the hair loss industry since 2011 and now is global multi-award winning scalp practitioner running a successful scalp clinic in Northern Ireland.

MARTINE JARMAN

Martine Jarman is a well known aesthetic skin practitioner with extensive expertise in cosmeceutical science and skin health procedures. She is also a board advisor for the JCCP.

MR ARTURO ALMEIDA

Mr Arturo Almeida is an internationally renowned keynote speaker, medical trainer, and expert in minimally invasive and non-surgical cosmetic procedures.

MR HAGEN SCHUMACHER

Mr Hagen Schumacher is certified for all areas of surgical and non-surgical procedures. His working philosophy is that self-esteem is more important than aesthetic appearance.

MR MICHAEL MOUZAKIS

Mr Michael Mouzakis is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon working at award-winning The Private Clinic on Harley Street. He has over 10 years of experience, performing over 4000 procedures.

MR SHAILESH VADODARIA

Mr Shailesh Vadodaria is a consultant aesthetic plastic surgeon in full-time private practice. Notably, he initiated a cleft lip and palate project in rural Rajasthan.

MR TUNÇ TIRYAKI

Mr Tunç Tiryaki is a world-renowned plastic surgeon and director of the Tiryaki Clinics in London and İstanbul. He is globally known for his minimally invasive procedures.

RICHARD CRAWFORD-SMALL

Entrepreneur Richard Crawford-Small, founder of the rapidly growing Team GSD online community, creates compelling marketing campaigns that attract and retain clients.

RUSSELL TURNER

For more than 30 years, Russell Turner has been helping leading brands and refining ways to build brands that are and continue to be relevant.

SUE THOMSON

Sue Thomson, managing director of SJ Partnership, is an accomplished international sales leader with a background in pharmaceutical and medical device industries.

TRACEY DENNISON

Tracey Dennison is an aesthetics nurse director, trainer, mentor, and coach. She has been in nursing nearly three decades and working in aesthetics since 2014.

VANESSA BIRD

Vanessa Bird uses over a decade of industry experience, knowledge, and connections as The Aesthetic Consultant, helping individuals and clinics to succeed in the ‘top tier’.

VICKY ELDRIDGE

Vicky Eldridge is an award-winning journalist, editor, and founder of Vicky Eldridge Copywriting. She has specialised in the aesthetics industry for 20 years and set up Aesthetic Medicine in 2004.