An Island-born man has been appointed the first CEO of Sepsis Research FEAT, the UK’s only charity dedicated to funding sepsis research.

Stephen Moore’s appointment marks a new era for the charity, as it sets plans to scale its work, reach more people, and increase funding for life-saving research.

Stephen said: “Sepsis is one of the UK’s most urgent health challenges, yet awareness remains too low.

“My focus will be on strengthening the charity’s income, expanding our reach, and ensuring every pound we invest delivers maximum impact for patients and families. Together, we can transform outcomes and save more lives.”

Stephen is a seasoned leader with decades of experience in business growth, innovation, and strategic development. Over his career, he has built five companies as Founder/CEO and advised more than 40 others as chairman and senior advisor.

Sepsis affects around 245,000 people in the UK every year and is responsible for at least 48,000 deaths – more than breast, bowel and prostate cancer combined. Early recognition is vital, but awareness remains low.