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
William Hall
Head of Global Government Relations
Jagmeet Sra
Global Government Relations Lead
Leon Lau
Global Government Relations Lead
Nina Black
Advisor, Global Government Relations
Rebecca Hunter
Adviser, Global Government Relations
Europe Government Relations Team
Diana Peters
Head of European Government Relations / Head of Office
Lisa Heinrich
European Government Relations Lead
Catherine Guinard
European Government Relations Lead
Hugo Petitjean
European Government Relations Adviser
Strategic Partnerships Team
Silaja Birks
Interim Head of Strategic Partnerships
Anna Lee
Strategic Partnerships Lead
Rebecca Sugden
Senior Strategic Partnerships Adviser
Gemma Wardle
Senior Strategic Partnerships Officer
Dearbhla Hone
Strategic Partnerships Adviser, Climate & Health
