Our directors

David graduated from the University of Cambridge in 1986 and after some time working in mixed practices in Hertfordshire and Malton, North Yorkshire, he joined Greenwood Ellis & Partners in 1989 and became a partner in 1995. He has responsibility for a number of Thoroughbred stud farms and racing stables and has a particular interest in the control of inflammatory airway disease in horses in training. David obtained his Certificates in Equine Practice in 1990 and in Equine Stud Medicine in 1992. He held the position of Chief Examiner for the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in Equine Stud Medicine for several years and has lectured regularly at the TBA Stud Farming Course, the National Stud and Cambridge University. David joined the Council of the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) in 1998 and in 2008 became President. From 2012-2018 he acted as Veterinary Advisor to the Racecourse Owners Association and is Veterinary Advisor to the sales company Tattersalls. For many years he was a committee member of the BHA Veterinary Committee and is currently a Senior Racecourse Vet at Newmarket racecourses. Between 2010 and 2026 he was the Managing Partner and subsequently the Managing Director.

Matt is a 2001 graduate of the Royal Veterinary College. After graduation he completed an internship at Greenwood Ellis and Partners, before returning to the RVC where he undertook his residency in Equine Surgery. He became a Diplomat of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2007, and has been recognised by the RCVS as a specialist in Equine Surgery since 2008. Matt undertook additional studies resulting in passing the RCVS Diploma in Equine Orthopaedics in 2011. Since 2006 Matt has worked as a surgeon at NEH, and in 2021 took on the role of hospital director. He is interested in all areas of equine surgery, with particular emphasis on orthopaedic surgery, arthroscopy and fracture repair.

Benoit qualified in 1986 from the University of Liege. He undertook his military service, attached to the cavalry, prior to joining the practice in 1988. He obtained his Certificate in Equine Practice in 1993 and became a partner in 1995. He specialises in racehorse lameness and medicine and has a strong interest in competition horses. He also carries out many pre-purchase examinations for private sales and at all major yearling and horses in training sales.

David qualified in 1989 from the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Liverpool. After qualifying, David specialised in anaesthesia at Liverpool University and the Animal Health Trust and obtained his Diplomate in Veterinary Anaesthesia in 1992. He joined Greenwood Ellis & Partners in 1996 and became a partner in 2005. His principal involvement is with running the export department of the practice and he has an interest in horses in training. David is a member of the veterinary panel of Doncaster Bloodstock Sales.

Simon qualified in 1994 from the Royal Veterinary College, University of London and obtained his Certificate in Equine Practice in 2003. Simon worked in mixed equine practice prior to going to Australia. On his return in 1997, he joined Greenwood Ellis & Partners and, after further periods working abroad, became a partner in 2005. His work is now largely focussed on the racing side of the practice, with interests in the veterinary management of racehorses both in the UK and internationally.

Gaynor graduated from the University of Bristol in 1998 and following an internship and experience in first opinion practice joined the referrals team in 2002. She gained the RCVS Certificate in Equine Surgery (Orthopaedics) in 2007 and became a partner at NEH in 2011. Gaynor achieved Diplomate status in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging in 2019 and is a RCVS and EBVS recognised specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging.

Will graduated from Liverpool University in 2008. He completed an internship at NEH (2008-2010) and a surgical residency at the Royal Veterinary College (2010-2013). In February 2014 Will successfully passed the qualifying examinations of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons, becoming a Diplomate and a European Specialist in Equine Surgery. Will has published several papers in peer reviewed journals and presented nationally and internationally. Prior to his veterinary career Will was a keen event rider.

Liam qualified in 1993 from Massey University, New Zealand. After qualifying, he worked in mixed rural practice in New Zealand before joining Greenwood, Ellis & Partners in 1996. In 2001 he returned to New Zealand where he worked in a large Thoroughbred practice. He returned to NEH in 2014. Liam focuses on all aspects of stud medicine and has served on the Complaints Assessment Committees for the Veterinary Council of New Zealand.

Stuart graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2010. Following two years in mixed practice in the West Midlands he moved to Newmarket and spent four years at another large Thoroughbred practice. Stuart joined the NEH racing and sales teams with a keen interest in lameness, diagnostic imaging and pre-purchase examination. Stuart is a member of the veterinary panel at Goffs UK and became partner in January 2021.

Jan qualified in 2001 from the School of Veterinary Science, University of Bristol. She worked in general equine practice for three years where she gained an interest in reproductive work and artificial insemination. Following a stud season in New Zealand, she joined Greenwood Ellis & Partners in 2006. Her interests include all forms of stud work, including A.I. and neonatal care.

Andrew comes from a National Hunt racing background in Ireland. He graduated in Warsaw, Poland, before undertaking a surgery internship at Hagyard Davidson McGee in Lexington Kentucky. Andrew joined the practice in June 2017. Since then, he has developed his interests in Thoroughbred work and spends a lot of time working at sales throughout the UK, Ireland and abroad. He also has a big interest in lameness, diagnostic imaging and general health of the racehorse.