Louise Kirkwood has been providing consulting services for the health care and social services sectors since the mid-1990s.

Louise’s involvement in health technology assessment includes economic analyses and modelling, and preparation of submissions for PHARMAC and for alternative funders including  health insurers and public/private hospitals).

She has been employed in medical publishing and health service roles and has held senior roles internationally in the medical publishing industry.

Louise originally trained as a pharmacist through the University of Otago and holds postgraduate business qualifications from Auckland University.