
About us

Joanna Jarvis
After a decade in spine and orthopaedics with companies like Smith & Nephew and Stryker, Joanna moved into start-ups, spending three years developing the SpineJack business with Vexim. In 2015, she co-founded Ovidius Medical with a passion for partnering with others to improve patient outcomes and creatively educate clinicians while enjoying the entrepreneurial journey.

Katy Breen
With over 30 years in the medical device industry, Katy co-founded her first company and in 2001 to help launch disruptive technologies in the UK & Ireland leading to a successful exit to Zimmer after 9 years. Since then, she has founded 4 other successful businesses, driven by a passion for innovation and collaboration with likeminded partners whilst putting customer service and patient outcomes at the forefront of everything she does.