Jean-Michel is Non-Executive Chairman of Orpheus Mind Technologies and Head of the Life Science practice at Actoria International, a financial advisory firm based in Switzerland. Jean-Michel has a global perspective, having worked in senior executive roles across Europe and Asia, predominantly in large US multinational organisations. With foundations in Finance, Jean-Michel has since held General Management and Board positions over the last decade, advising and managing high growth start-ups in the life sciences and technology fields. His passion and track record are in helping management teams to develop ideas into flourishing businesses, grounded in sound strategies and solid governance principles.
Madhu is a Non-Executive Director of Orpheus Mind Technologies and a pharmaceutical physician by background. She is based in the UK, has an MBA and a global perspective with over 25 years’ experience of drug and medical device development across a broad range of therapy areas. Madhu has held senior management and Board positions in organisations of varying sizes and particularly enjoys the challenge of start-ups where she is able to ‘give back’. Madhu is a believer in life-long learning and development, directs the Postgraduate Course in Pharmaceutical Medicine and is an honorary visiting Professor at Cardiff University.
David holds a BSc (Hons) from the University of Manchester and a GSK-funded Doctorate from the University of Durham. Subsequently, he was Founder/Director of a University of Durham spin-out company, before entering the world of Executive Search in 2007, most recently specialising in the Life Sciences industry. David is an entrepreneur, Director, lead investor and founder of Orpheus Mind Technologies.
Tim holds a BEd (Hons) degree from Lancaster University and is a full-time mental health practitioner with an international reputation and client list. His early career started as a computer analyst, working on government mainframe systems but, following an incredibly challenging period in his personal life during which he nearly lost his wife to terminal illness, he became fascinated by the human mind and its abilities. This experience led him to transition into clinical therapy and since that time he has constantly innovated. Emotional resilience, mindset, and ways to create emotional calm have been a focus of intense study for Tim and his work has been featured in the media and other publications. Tim leads the development of the Orpheus Decoupling Process and is passionate about improving mental health provision.
Susan is Group Relationships Director of Orpheus Mind Technologies. Following university, she had a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry, before succumbing to a serious alcohol problem which escalated to a life-threatening situation. Susan’s life was saved by an earlier evolution of Orpheus and her autobiography, “From Rock Bottom To Sober Forever“, provides inspiration to many, and was praised by Adrian Chiles in his recent book. She contributed to the House of Lords Commission on Alcohol Harm and writes for the Alcohol Health Alliance and Alcohol Change UK. Susan is also part of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Alcohol Harm, and an Ambassador for Action on Addiction. She has spoken about her experiences on TV and Radio and was recently a panellist on a live phone in on the Adrian Chiles show on BBC Radio 5 Live, to help people struggling with their drinking. Susan was recognised as a ‘Woman of The Year’ in 2020..
Stuart is a Clinical Senior Lecturer at Newcastle University and Consultant Psychiatrist in inpatient services care with the NTW Foundation NHS Trust. He also works with the Clinical Research Network. In the North-East and North Cumbria, he is co-lead for mental health, and deputy industry lead (cross-specialty) with a lead role in investigator initiated trials and, nationally, he is workstream lead for commercial research.
April Adams is the International Director of the Orpheus Academy and is an Orpheus Therapist based in the USA. Since 2015, April has successfully advised hundreds of clients toward achieving emotional peace using the Orpheus system, and now leads the training and events activities for Orpheus Mind Technologies. Her specialties include working with women 30-55, relationship issues, overwhelm, resentment, longing, adverse childhood experiences, and limiting beliefs, fears & phobias. April is the author of two bestselling books, has had several television appearances and over many podcast interviews throughout her career.
Lindsey is Director of Digital Media & Marketing and leads the digital marketing activities for Orpheus Mind Technologies. Following a university degree, she worked for many years as a designer in the theatre arts. Like many others, Lindsey has battled with her own mental health issues. She is the mother of a child cancer survivor and experienced an often overwhelming decade of trauma, grief, and personal loss. Lindsey changed career after having profound, life-changing success using the Orpheus Decoupling Process and became a mental health coach and Orpheus Therapist.