Mark Philpott is CEO of NPH Group, known as Newcastle Premier Health, an occupational health and wellbeing services provider founded in 2013 by four experienced doctors. Over five years under his leadership, the company grew turnover from roughly £900,000 to £7 million, expanding its client base to include organizations such as Hitachi Rail and Virgin Money.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Philpott steered NPH into new territory, standing up testing and technology services and extending the business into markets in South Africa, Canada, Australia, and the United States. He has also overseen the company's digital transformation, rebranding, and several office relocations as it scaled, while the business earned CQC accreditation, ISO 9001 certification, and UKAS accreditation along the way.
Philpott's approach centers on proactive rather than reactive healthcare, delivered through a mix of face-to-face, online, and telephone services, alongside a management philosophy built on collaborative, transparent client relationships. An enthusiastic triathlete, he draws leadership inspiration from endurance sport and credits consistent investment in both business processes and people as the foundation of NPH's growth.
