Welcome to Ry Nasser

Hannah Granshaw

1 July 2025

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1 min read

We’re excited to welcome Ry Nasser to the SmartCo Future Health team as our new Senior Consultant.

We recently caught up with Ry to learn more about his career journey, his new role and what how he sees his role contributing to the future of health. Read on to discover his story and the valuable experience he brings to the team.

Hi Ry. What’s your new role, and what will you be focusing on?

My new role is as a Senior Consultant with the SmartCo Future Health Delivery Team. I’ll be focusing on managing client projects from end to end, ensuring they are delivered successfully, safely and to a high standard. This includes overseeing project planning, stakeholder coordination and risk management, making sure each project aligns with client expectations.

What has been your career leading up to SmartCo?

I’ve worked in the NHS since I was 17, gaining experience across a wide range of roles and departments, from an A&E receptionist to Bed Management and eventually as a Clinical Systems Coordinator. Over time, I developed a strong interest in digital transformation, which led me to specialise in project management. For the past 6 years, I’ve worked as a Project Manager, focusing on digital implementations. During that time, I’ve successfully led several major go-lives, helping to deliver impactful change across healthcare services.

How do you see your role contributing to the future of health?

I’ve been working in health for 16 years, and coming from a family of nurses, the importance of healthcare has always been deeply embedded in me. It’s more than just a career, it’s something I genuinely care about. In my role, I aim to continue the work I’ve been doing: helping to deliver meaningful change that makes a real difference to patients, their families and the healthcare professionals who do incredible work every single day. Whether it’s through improving systems, supporting safer care or enabling more efficient services, I see my role as part of the bigger picture in shaping a better, more responsive future for health.

What aspects of SmartCo’s culture or team dynamics appealed to you most?

What appealed to me most about SmartCo’s culture was the genuine passion the team has for the work they do. I had a number of conversations with different team members before joining, and it was clear that there’s a strong focus on learning, innovation and collaboration. That really aligns with my own values and approach to work. From those conversations alone, it felt like the kind of environment where people are truly invested in making a difference, and one that I can’t wait to be a part of.

If you could learn a new skill or hobby this year, what would it be?

My football career and ability is now in a downward spiral, so I’ve recently started playing Padel. This year the aim is to polish up on my serve and backhand.

If you had a superpower, what would it be?

Good question, I’d probably say teleportation – practical, efficient and perfect for avoiding traffic and queues.

If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would you go?

I’d say Brazil, Rio de Janeiro. I’ve always wanted to visit there!

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