North Star Care Appoints Advisory Board to Support Healthcare Staffing Growth
Singapore, 28th Apr 2026 – North Star Care, the specialist healthcare staffing agency founded by Rekha Emmanuel, announced the appointment of its inaugural Advisory Board to support the next phase of its growth. Selected through the Veblen Director Programme, the five advisers bring expertise across finance, governance, commercial leadership, compliance and operational scale-up. Their appointment will support North Star Care as it strengthens its ability to place qualified nurses, healthcare assistants, care assistants and other healthcare professionals across health and social care settings.
“North Star Care was founded with a clear commitment to provide dependable, high-quality staffing support across the care sector,” said Rekha Emmanuel, Founder of North Star Care. “Bringing together such an experienced Advisory Board gives us valuable strategic insight as we grow, strengthen our foundations and continue supporting organisations with skilled professionals they can trust.”
Appointed Advisory Board Members
Penny Wilkie – Chair of the Board, an internationally experienced finance leader with a strong track record in performance optimisation across listed and private equity-backed businesses. Her experience spans the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, with expertise across finance transformation, reporting, internal controls, restructuring, cash flow, project management and change leadership in highly regulated environments.
“I am delighted to chair North Star Care’s Advisory Board and support the business as it builds the structure, insight and discipline needed for sustainable growth,” said Penny Wilkie, Advisory Board Chair at North Star Care.
Michael Lobban – Board Adviser, a purpose-driven commercial leader and board adviser with deep experience in global medical technology. His background spans commercialisation, leadership development, clinician engagement, distributor strategy and international market expansion across regulated healthcare environments.
“I am honoured to join the Advisory Board and help North Star Care continue making a positive difference across health and social care,” said Michael Lobban, Board Adviser at North Star Care.
Karim Allam – Board Adviser, a senior bilingual lawyer, HR professional and board adviser with 25 years of leadership experience in pharma and biotech. He brings expertise in governance, compliance, fundraising, board dynamics and organisational transformation, with a strong record of helping businesses navigate complexity while supporting sustainable growth.
“I am delighted to serve on North Star Care’s board, contributing strategic insight to strengthen its mission of making a meaningful difference in people’s lives,” said Karim Allam, Board Adviser at North Star Care.
Mark Carter – Board Adviser, an engineer, investor and board adviser with a proven track record of leading high-performing teams across complex organisations. His expertise includes strategic leadership, stakeholder management, scaling teams and products, regulatory compliance and translating complex needs into practical, value-adding solutions.
“North Star Care has a strong mission and a meaningful opportunity to scale. I look forward to supporting the team in turning strategy into practical, sustainable growth,” said Mark Carter, Board Adviser at North Star Care.
Ashim Gupta – Board Advisor, a global CFO and APAC finance leader with more than 20 years of experience driving growth, strategy and value creation across leading multinationals. He brings expertise in financial stewardship, governance, investments, risk management and building high-performing teams across diverse international markets.
“Pleased to support North Star Care as it strengthens its foundations for scalable, compliant, and values-driven growth. Looking forward to working with Rekha and the Advisory Board team,” said Ashim Gupta, Board Adviser at North Star Care.
The appointment of the Advisory Board marks an important step in North Star Care’s development as the company continues to build its capacity, strengthen governance and expand its support for healthcare providers and care organisations.
About North Star Care
North Star Care is a specialist healthcare staffing agency. The company specialises in placing qualified nurses, healthcare assistants, care assistants and other healthcare workers in NHS hospitals, private hospitals, residential homes, nursing homes, mental health organisations, and organisations supporting people with physical and learning disabilities.
Learn more at: www.northstarcare.co.uk
About the Veblen Director Programme
The Veblen Director Programme empowers executives and professionals with the skills and knowledge to excel in board and advisory roles. Through training, education, and a global network of skilled board members, Veblen supports organisations in navigating complex challenges, driving sustainable growth, and building impactful leadership teams.
Learn more at: https://www.veblendirectors.com
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