AXREM Appoints Matthew Rickwood as New Convenor of Patient Monitoring Special Focus Group
30 June 2026
AXREM is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Rickwood from Fukuda Denshi as the new Convenor of its Patient Monitoring Special Focus Group.
Matthew Rickwood is a commercially focused medical device professional with over 25 years experience in the UK healthcare sector, specialising in patient monitoring, cardiac diagnostics, digital integration, and NHS acute care environments. He has a strong track record in developing strategic partnerships, supporting complex clinical technology deployments, and working closely with NHS stakeholders across procurement, clinical engineering, digital health, and frontline clinical teams. With expertise spanning capital equipment sales, tender responses, service delivery, market development, and product strategy, Matthew is committed to delivering high-quality patient monitoring solutions that improve operational efficiency, support patient safety, and create long-term value for healthcare providers.
The AXREM Patient Monitoring Special Focus Group plays a key role in bringing together AXREM member companies that design, manufacture and supply patient monitoring technologies used across hospital, community and home‑based care settings. The group provides a collaborative forum for industry engagement on clinical, technical, regulatory and procurement issues affecting patient monitoring in the UK.
Matthew Rickwood brings strong engagement and experience from his active involvement in the Patient Monitoring SFG and wider AXREM activities. He will work closely with SFG members to support the group’s objectives, encourage member participation, and help ensure the group continues to provide a clear and informed industry voice on any patient monitoring issues.
Matthew Rickwood said:
“I am delighted to have been appointed as the new Convenor of the Patient Monitoring Special Focus Group. I look forward to working with colleagues across the SFG and the wider AXREM community to support the Group’s priorities and deliver meaningful impact.”
AXREM, CEO Sally Edgington said:
“Patient monitoring is one of the most critical enablers of safe, effective and modern healthcare delivery and AXREM members play a central role in supporting the NHS as it evolves its models of care across acute, community and home settings. Our Patient Monitoring Special Focus Group provides a vital forum for industry collaboration, technical leadership and constructive engagement with national stakeholders.
Matthew’s appointment as Convenor reflects both his deep sector expertise and his long-standing commitment to the group’s work. His understanding of clinical environments, digital integration and the operational realities facing healthcare providers will be invaluable as we continue to champion high‑quality, interoperable and future‑ready monitoring solutions. I look forward to working with him as he leads the group in shaping informed industry dialogue and supporting the delivery of safe, sustainable patient monitoring services across the UK.”
AXREM looks forward to working with Matthew Rickwood in his new role and to the continued success of the Patient Monitoring Special Focus Group.
For more information about the AXREM Patient Monitoring and its activities, please visit axrem.org.uk.