Kingdoms of Care Limited

Transforming the world's private healthcare market

By acquiring healthcare businesses, and building the worlds most luxurious care cities across the UK, Middle East, America, Asia, Africa, and Europe.

Who we are

Transforming the world's private healthcare market

By acquiring healthcare businesses, and building the worlds most luxurious care cities across the UK, Middle East, America, Asia, Africa, and Europe.

Who we are

Who We Are

Kingdoms of Care, (‘KoC’), is an investment consortium comprised of world-renowned, experienced business professionals that have conducted several £billions in transaction(s), cumulatively. We have come together as a group, to execute our vision of revolutionising the private healthcare market starting in the UK, then expanding to cover various global locations. Our approach involves acquiring, developing, and managing healthcare enterprises while concurrently establishing the world’s most “luxurious care cities” that integrate all facets of medical care.

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Who We Are

Kingdoms of Care, (‘KoC’), is an investment consortium comprised of world-renowned, experienced business professionals that have conducted several £billions in transaction(s), cumulatively. We have come together as a group, to execute our vision of revolutionising the private healthcare market starting in the UK, then expanding to cover various global locations. Our approach involves acquiring, developing, and managing healthcare enterprises while concurrently establishing the world’s most “luxurious care cities” that integrate all facets of medical care.

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What We Do

At KoC, we specialise in building Healthcare Cities, empowering healthcare businesses to achieve their full potential. Whether you are looking to sell, grow, partner with us, or merge your healthcare venture with us, we are here to provide expert guidance and support tailored to your needs.

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Our Insights

At Kingdoms of Care (KoC), our business priority is to address effectively the challenges that healthcare sector faces, we provide forward-thinking insights to help businesses navigate complexities, seize opportunities, and achieve sustainable growth. Our expertise spans across critical focus areas that drive innovation and impact in today’s evolving landscape to keep UK’s name as a global leader in “healthcare” innovation. We wish to promote personalised care and prevention

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Our Insights

At Kingdoms of Care (KoC), we provide forward-thinking insights to help businesses navigate complexities, seize opportunities, and achieve sustainable growth. Our expertise spans across critical focus areas that drive innovation and impact in today’s evolving landscape.

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Sustainability

At Kingdoms of Care, sustainability is embedded in our businesses and intrinsically linked by a common mission to help people live healthier lives, a better quality of life, and everyone around us. We believe that true progress is measured not only by financial success but also by the well-being of individuals, communities, and the environment.

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Meet our International Leadership Team

Waheed Qaiser

Co-Founder & Chairman

Manvedeep Singh

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Paul Brown

Chief Executive Officer

Nasir Ali

Chief Financial Officer

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Chief Operating Officer

Sir Rupert Dewey

Chief Legal Officer

Lutfi Talib

M&A Director

Bavan Nathan

Non-Executive Director

Diana Gerrard

Non-Executive Director

Inez Lee

Non-Executive Director

Professor Asif Ahmed

Non-Executive Director

Jonathan Loretto

Non-Executive Director

Professor Michael Mainelli

Member of Advisory Committee

William Charnley

Member of Advisory Committee

Amanda Griffiths

Member of Advisory Committee

Atma Singh

Member of Advisory Committee

Rt Hon Sir Graham Brady

Member of Advisory Committee

Péter Haraszti

Member of Advisory Committee

Dr. David Landsman OBE

Member of Advisory Committee

Andreas Midlner

Member of Advisory Committee

Kenneth MacKenzie

Chief Operating Officer

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Waheed Qaiser

Chairman & Founder

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Waheed is a seasoned financial services executive with over 30 years of experience in global financial centers, specializing in investment banking, M&A, asset and wealth management, and corporate finance. A pioneer of Islamic banking in Europe, he played a key role in founding the first Islamic bank in the UK in 1998 and contributed to significant policy changes, including the abolition of double stamp duty on Islamic mortgages through his work with the Bank of England.

Waheed has held leadership roles at prominent institutions such as UBS, HSBC, Citigroup, IBB, and Pairstech. He is a founding member of the UK technical group for Islamic Finance Qualification and has chaired global banking training programs and conferences. Co-author of Islamic Retail Banking & Finance – Global Challenges, Waheed’s contributions to Islamic finance are widely recognized. He has also been honored as an honorary professor by the EuroAsian Economic Club of Scientists and serves as a global advisor and moderator at international platforms like G-Global and the Astana Economic Forum.

Manvedeep Singh

Founder & Managing Director

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Manvedeep Singh, known as Manav, is a seasoned mergers and acquisitions expert, having overseen the divestiture of over 100 businesses across industries like healthcare, real estate, technology, and e-commerce. His ventures span the UK, Australia, North America, the Middle East, and Asia. Skilled in deal origination, corporate finance, valuation, and strategy, Manav connects with top financiers, government officials, and business leaders, leveraging his exceptional negotiation skills and visionary leadership.

Currently, he leads acquisitions in sectors including care villages, AI, telecommunications, and space exploration, with an ambitious goal to develop the world’s largest care cities globally. Manav began his career as COO of his family’s construction firm, M J Design & Building, where he now serves as a Non-Executive Director. He also advises start-ups and established businesses globally, serving as a Strategic Advisor or NED on various acquisition boards.

Rooted in India for most of his investments, Manav’s journey is inspired by mentorship from influential figures in the business world. With a no-nonsense approach and a legacy of ambition, he continues to chart his path toward transformative global ventures.

Paul Brown

Chief Executive Officer

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Paul trained as an accountant with the NHS, working across all parts of the finance function and operationally within the NHS. After qualifying as a CCAB accountant, he rose to be CFO for over a decade with three NHS hospital Trusts in the south east of England.
For 16 years he was then a partner in three audit companies, building from scratch a health and public sector focused consultancy. He supported the commercial teams of those businesses when they were providing Merger and Acquisition advice to the NHS. Latterly he was a partner for a strategic consultancy specialising in the health and pharmaceutical sectors. Paul was Partner at Bentley Jennison Consulting, Partner at RSM Tenon, and Partner at Baker Tilly.
In 2018 he returned to the NHS as CFO in commissioning organisations in London and Staffordshire, and is currently CFO for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board.

Nasir Ali

Chairman & Founder

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Accomplished executive with a rich background spanning over 20 years, specialising in audit and financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance. Recognised as a proven leader adept at nurturing high-performing teams and guiding strategic decision-making within intricate organisational frameworks.
My career journey has provided me with extensive experience in managing risk assessments, fostering stakeholder engagement, and spearheading business development initiatives across a spectrum of industries, including professional services, technology, and consumer goods.
Passionate about driving positive impact, I am committed to fostering growth and innovation in both professional and philanthropic pursuits. I thrive on challenges and am driven by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in every endeavor.

Sir Rupert Dewey

Chief Legal Officer

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Sir Rupert qualified as a Solicitor in 1978 and practised in the City of London specialising in Company and Commercial work acting for Public Companies and a large Central London commercial and residential estate owned by a Charity.
He then moved out of London and was a Partner with a medium-sized private client and commercial firm heading up their Property Department. He specialised in mainly high value property work acting for private clients’ developers and commercial companies.
Rupert set up his own firm in 1992 and built a successful niche practice. Rupert is also an experienced Non-Executive Director Board Adviser and Trustee in particular being a Non-Executive Director of Dorothy House Hospice which he helped run for many years. He remains an Ambassador of the Hospice now. Rupert has provided considerable support and expertise in good corporate governance and added value advice over many years.

Lutfi Talib

M&A Director

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Lutfi is a partner of McMillan Woods Audits Limited. MBA from Middlesex University and a degree in International Business Management of Companies from Pace University. FCCA, a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) in Australia, a Member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants [CA], a Member of Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments [MCIS], and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Management (CIM). He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA).
He began his 35-year career in accounting with Ernst & Whinney (now Ernst & Young). Specialised in financial services, consultancy services, formulated pension scheme and corporate structures. He set up Ashfields to business consultancy, advising firms on new UK Operations, corporate finance, audit, tax and accounts. He is currently President of the Singapore Business Group and has hosted a number of events in London and has had in attendance a number of distinguished guests and speakers.

Bavan Nathan

Non-Executive Director

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Bavan Nathan FCA is a renowned innovative and outcomes focused senior executive with over 25 years of experience working with listed and private companies in Australia, EMEA and US. 
As an auditor and advisor, and having held various leadership positions, including his time as a Partner (and a service line leader) at KPMG and as the Chief Audit and Risk Officer at Tesco, he brings deep experience and expertise in financial and governance matters which will be critical to ensure the sustained success of The Valley of Care. He combines this domain expertise with broad business acumen derived from having worked with some of the most notable companies in the Energy, Natural Resources, Telecommunications, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing and Retail – names such as BP, GSK, BT, ABB and Tesco to name but a few. 

Diana Gerrard

Non-Executive Director

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Diana is a recently retired audit partner with over two decades of experience across three continents. A graduate of Exeter University with an honours degree, she became an ACA-qualified member of the ICAEW in 1993. Her early career in the UK included auditing in Yorkshire, focusing on agriculture, and later in Scotland, where as a mid-tier firm partner, she specialized in audits for education, charitable trusts, and sectors like medical, legal, and agriculture.

In 2007, Diana joined Deloitte, serving as an audit partner in Kazakhstan, Nigeria, and Uganda. She managed diverse portfolios across industries, including consumer goods, manufacturing, mining, pharmaceuticals, and financial services. She also played a key role in audit quality, performing reviews, and enhancing regional audit standards.

In 2019, Diana transitioned to KPMG in Qatar as Audit Quality Leader and Risk Management Partner. She led audits for major banking and insurance entities and spearheaded initiatives to align the firm with ISQM 1 standards. Her responsibilities extended to ethics, independence, and broader risk management.

Now retired, Diana manages a property business with interests in the UK and Kenya, while contributing her expertise to the TCK Board and Audit Committee.

Inez Lee

Non-Executive Director

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Inez Lee is a seasoned audit and finance professional with over 20 years of leadership experience in audit, financial management, and corporate governance. She spent more than two decades at Deloitte, rising to Audit Partner, where she specialized in corporate governance, financial reporting, and cross-border compliance for large listed clients on the Hong Kong Main Board.
During her tenure at Deloitte, Inez played a pivotal role in high-profile projects, including IPOs, reverse takeovers, and major acquisitions. She worked closely with audit committees and corporate boards, providing strategic insights on risk management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. With extensive experience in complex cross-border transactions across the UK, USA, Asia, and Europe, she ensured seamless financial reporting and regulatory compliance for multinational clients.
Inez has deep expertise across life sciences, online gaming, education, animation, technology, media, real estate, and manufacturing. Her ability to develop strategic financial solutions and navigate complex regulatory requirements makes her a key asset to organizations seeking strong governance, sustainable growth, and financial transparency.
She is a Certified Public Accountant and a Fellow of both the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA). Her commitment to excellence and sustainable growth makes her an invaluable asset to organizations aiming to enhance their governance and operational performance.

Professor Asif Ahmed

Non-Executive Director

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Professor Asif Ahmed is a globally acclaimed entrepreneurial scientist committed to eradicating pre-eclampsia through groundbreaking innovations. He discovered protective pathways to prevent pre-eclampsia and founded Aston Medical School (AMS), Birmingham’s first new medical school in 200 years, renowned for producing graduates who remain in the NHS. Professor Ahmed holds degrees from King’s College London and University College London, with research stints at the University of Cambridge, the University of Birmingham, and Stanford University.

He now leads MirZyme Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company with the mission: “one test, one pill, saving two lives.” MirZyme’s flagship innovations, M-PREG® (a digital diagnostic portal) and MZe786 (an oral treatment), address global pregnancy complications, with regulatory approvals and clinical advancements underway. Backed by over $40 million in research funding, ten global patents, and MHRA Innovation Passport approval, MirZyme has transitioned to development, attracting late-stage investors and big pharmaceutical interest.

Accolades like the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition’s “Best Professor-Student Prize” and the UK Government’s Female Founder Cohort Award affirm MirZyme’s high-growth potential and commitment to global health.

Jonathan Loretto

Non-Executive Director

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Jonathan is a Global Commercial and Technology leader with extensive experience guiding firms across Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific in transforming into innovative, agile businesses. As Chief Growth Officer at GFT, he restructured operations, doubling revenue and tripling profits in two years. At HSBC Digital, he spearheaded the creation of a security architecture and anti-fraud platform, enhancing threat responsiveness by 400% and reducing operational costs by 15%. At IBM, Jonathan led European Blockchain Delivery Centres, enabling consortia like WeTrade and TradeLens, and played a pivotal role in Maersk’s IT recovery post-NotPetya cyberattack. A former Warwick Business School lecturer, he holds a Master’s in Information Systems and Management and has contributed to boards such as MIT’s Supply Chain Innovation Forum.

Professor Michael Mainelli

Member of Advisory Committee

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Michael is a scientist and economist focused on advancing society through finance and technology. Educated at Harvard, Trinity College Dublin, and the London School of Economics (PhD), he began his career as a research scientist in aerospace and computing. He later became a senior partner at BDO Binder Hamlyn, a corporate development director in defense, and a banker at Deutsche Morgan Grenfell. In 1994, he founded Z/Yen, a renowned City of London think-tank recognized for its financial, green finance, and technology indices.
He has advised governments globally, is a fellow of several colleges, an Honorary Bencher of Middle Temple, and a non-executive director. Active in 14 livery companies, Michael served as Lord Mayor of London (2023-2024) and Sheriff (2019-2021). A strong supporter of charities in education, the environment, and care, his award-winning book, *The Price of Fish*, co-authored with Ian Harris, explores innovative approaches to economics and decision-making.

William Charnley

Member of Advisory Committee

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William Charnley specializes in a variety of corporate transactions, along with general corporate, private equity and securities advice. A partner in our Mergers & Acquisitions practice, William represents private equity, hedge funds, financial institutions, corporates and high-net-worth individuals.

William counsels clients on public and private mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, flotations and similar issues, as well as on private equity transactions and corporate and securities matters. He works with clients in many industries, notably banking and insurance, financial services, telecommunications, technology, oil and gas, hospitality, infrastructure, entertainment and media.

Consistently ranked as a leading lawyer, William has been recognized in Chambers UK for 2007 and 2010–2014. He has also been cited in the 2007–2011 editions of Legal 500, as well as in Chambers Global in 2007.

Amanda Griffiths

Member of Advisory Committee

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Amanda has dedicated 40 years to the health and social care sector, excelling as a compassionate Registered Nurse and leader. Qualified at Torbay Hospital in 1986, she has consistently upheld high standards of care while advancing through senior management and executive roles. Amanda’s transformative leadership has elevated quality ratings, notably improving outcomes for organisations like Bupa Care, and introducing impactful processes across large care providers. Her expertise spans direct care, regulatory compliance, and strategic business alignment, ensuring a balance between individual care needs and corporate objectives. Amanda’s personable approach, coupled with her ability to lead complex teams, has made her a respected figure in the industry, especially for her efforts during the COVID pandemic. Her career is a testament to her commitment to excellence, compassion, and lasting positive change.

Atma Singh

Member of Advisory Committee

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From June 2001 until July 2007, he was the Policy Advisor to the Mayor of London on Asian Affairs in the Greater London Authority, under Mayor of London Ken Livingstone. He was a member of Socialist Action from 1981 to 1994, but continued to work closely with its members for another decade. Atma Singh was born in India in 1960 and came to the UK in 1967. He was brought up and did his schooling in Yorkshire. He was the first person from his secondary school to go to any Oxbridge colleges after gaining entry to study law in Queens’ College, Cambridge. He became involved in political activities. He moved to the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in 1983, where he graduated with a BA Hons degree in Politics. One of his tutors was future minister Mo Mowlam. He moved from Yorkshire in 1989 to work in London. After two years commuting, he decided to move to London.For six years, he was the Policy Advisor to the former Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, on Asian Affairs.

Rt Hon Sir Graham Brady

Member of Advisory Committee

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Graham Brady was the MP for Altrincham and Sale West from 1997 to 2024 and the Chairman of the 1922 Committee of backbench Conservative MPs from 2010 to 2024. He was made a Knight Batchelor in 2018 and appointed to the Privy Council in 2023, when he was also awarded the Freedom of the City of London.The 1922 Committee is the principal conduit for communication between Conservative MPs and the Prime Minister and Conservative Ministers and advises the Prime Minister on the mood of the party whilst ensuring that Ministers have an opportunity to speak to colleagues and to listen to their views on policy. Graham is well known to be independent minded and a champion of state grammar schools, having resigned from the front bench in 2007 to campaign in support of selective education. He was awarded ‘Backbencher of the Year’ by The Spectator in 2010.Graham has previously served as a shadow minister, holding the schools, employment, as well as the Europe brief. Graham also served on the Education and Employment Select Committee from 1997-2001 and the Treasury Select Committee from 2007-2010.  He is an adviser to a number of companies and a non-executive director.
Prior to his election in 1997, Graham was Public Affairs Director of the Waterfront Partnership. He had previously worked at the Centre for Policy Studies and Shandwick Plc. Graham studied law at Durham University. He is married to Victoria, and they have a daughter and a son.

Péter Haraszti

Member of Advisory Committee

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Péter Haraszti, the founder and CEO of TritonLife, transitioned from roles in multinational companies to entrepreneurship. Early in his career, he gained experience in finance, trading, and online sales before identifying opportunities in Hungary’s nascent private healthcare sector. In 2018, he founded TritonLife Group, acquiring Róbert Private Hospital as the first step towards consolidating the sector. Under his leadership, TritonLife has become Hungary’s largest and fastest-growing private healthcare provider, offering nationwide inpatient, outpatient, and laboratory services.

Previously, Péter worked at Toyota Motor Hungary (2015–2018), overseeing quality standards at authorized dealers. As an entrepreneur, he has led successful ventures in business finance, consultancy, online sales, renewable energy, and agriculture, securing over €50 million in financing for 900 SMEs. He was named Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 and serves as a board member of the Eger Water Polo Club.

Péter holds a degree in Technical Management from the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (2005) and has won accolades, including the SSC Environmental Management Award.

Dr. David Landsman OBE

Member of Advisory Committee

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Dr David Landsman is Executive Chair of British Expertise International and a Senior Adviser at D Group, which support companies involved in strategic projects in the UK and around the world. He is also Chair of the Advisory Board of the British Foreign Policy Group and Chair of the British-Serbian Chamber of Commerce, as well as holding Chair, NED and adviser roles in tech companies and for trade with India and South-East Europe. His earlier career was split between diplomacy, including as British Ambassador to Greece, and the corporate world including as Europe MD of the Tata Group.

Andreas Midlner

Member of Advisory Committee

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Andreas Mildner is a professional with profound leadership experience and a Master’s degree in Finance and Accounting. He has 20 years of working experience in various financial sectors, serving customers and business partners, negotiating contracts, deciding business cases and working in and leading projects.​Mr. Mildner started his career at Deutsche Bausparkasse Badenia AG and helped to develop the property loans business for Generali Lebensversicherung AG after the financial crisis and to grow the business to over EUR 100 million within two years.​In the following years he was an arranger with financing boutique EastMerchant Capital GmbH and participated in bidding processes for over 120 aircraft with a value of over USD 15 billion for leading airlines around the world (e.g. Singapore Airlines, Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways). Furthermore, he helped to finance aircraft with a volume of approximately USD 1.3 billion and to sell aircraft with a volume of over USD 250 million. In addition the company helped to establish Crianza as the largest Koren aircraft lessor and managed assets of over USD 1.4 billion.​Since 2019 he has led the Hera Residenzen group, one of the fastest growing home care providers in Germany. The group became the tenth largest home care group within four years after its inception.​After the completion of his Master’s degree he lectured at FOM University of Applied Sciences in corporate finance and empirical finance and accounting.

Kenneth McKenzie

Care Village Chief Operating Officer

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Kenneth has worked in the long-term healthcare sector for over 25 years. Primarily working at Development Director level with Westminster Healthcare, Barchester Healthcare and Cinnamon Care Collection. He is driven and seeks to provide the best possible provision to enable the delivery of excellent care to the most vulnerable in society. Kenneth has a proven track record and delivers at pace, having been responsible for growing a new build care home platform from inception to the delivery of the end product. He has delivered more than 65 new build care homes during his career. He is a multiple award winner and has been recognised for design, creativity and innovation in the private healthcare market. Kenneth leads with energy, securing teams capable of delivering the right solutions, recognisant of the need to stay ahead of the competition.