
Government Relations and Strategic Partnerships Team
We lead Wellcome’s diplomatic efforts, advocating for change in our world, and building the knowledge and partnerships that help us reach our goals.
We focus on climate and health, mental health and infectious disease, working closely with Policy and Corporate Affairs teams to deliver coordinated global political and cultural outreach. Our key stakeholders include governments and public bodies, multilateral organisations, the private sector and philanthropies.
Meet the team

Megan Challis
Associate Director, Government Relations and Strategic Partnerships
Wellcome

Emma Hamilton
PA/Team Coordinator
Global Government Relations Team

Alison Stiby Harris
Head of Government Relations
Connect with Alison:

Jagmeet Sra
Global Government Relations Lead

Leon Lau
Global Government Relations Lead

Nina Black
Advisor, Global Government Relations

Rebecca Hunter
Adviser, Global Government Relations

Ana Entwisle
Senior Officer, Global Government Relations

Jonathan Carrington
Adviser, Global Government Relations
Europe Government Relations Team

Diana Peters
Head of European Government Relations

Lisa Heinrich
European Government Relations Lead

Catherine Guinard
Lead, Europe

Hugo Petitjean
European Government Relations Adviser
Strategic Partnerships Team

Silaja Birks
Head of Strategic Partnerships

Anna Lee
Strategic Partnerships Lead

Rebecca Sugden
Senior Strategic Partnerships Adviser

Dearbhla Hone
Strategic Partnerships Adviser, Climate & Health

Kieran Lewis
Strategic Partnerships Lead


