Our Team

Dennis Wait, founder of NICS-UK, brings over 35 years of practical experience in cardiology and a deep understanding of the healthcare industry’s operational, clinical, and commercial landscape. With a career spanning both frontline clinical practice and strategic healthcare innovation, Dennis has established a reputation for designing and expanding effective, patient-centred diagnostic service models that meet the changing needs of private healthcare providers.

Besides his leadership at NICS-UK, Dennis also serves as the Chief Commercial Officer at CIMAR, where he has been instrumental in the company’s rapid growth and success as a vendor-neutral, cloud-based medical imaging provider. His unique skill in connecting clinical knowledge with business strategy has made him a key driver behind several transformative healthcare initiatives.

Dennis also led the pioneering design, R&D, production, and testing of MEDSLVE, a line of cardiology-specific PPE developed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the product’s innovation and clinical relevance, Dennis recognised the critical importance of timing in healthcare. He made the difficult but principled decision not to launch MEDSLVE during the height of the pandemic, understanding that market readiness and clinical priorities must guide innovation. This experience reinforced a key belief that continues to shape his leadership: successful healthcare innovation depends not only on great ideas, but on the right timing, the right partners, and a clear understanding of real-world clinical needs.

Mike Octave, co-founder of NICS-UK, has over 20 years of specialised experience in clinical diagnostics and cardiac electrophysiology, making him a key figure in the company’s clinical leadership. With a background in advanced cardiac physiology, Mike has worked extensively across various diagnostic services, including ECG, Holter monitoring, ambulatory blood pressure, and echocardiography, with a particular emphasis on electrophysiology and complex rhythm analysis.

His extensive clinical expertise and practical approach have established the core of NICS-UK’s services, ensuring each solution is grounded in real-world clinical application and patient needs. Mike is recognised for his precision, diagnostic accuracy, and dedication to clinical excellence, qualities that have gained him respect from peers and collaborators across the healthcare sector.

At NICS-UK, Mike oversees the development of cardiac diagnostics, prioritising quality, consistency, and innovation. He supports the integration of new technologies while upholding the highest clinical standards. His work continues to advance the company’s mission to provide patient-centred, expertly delivered diagnostic services across Hertfordshire, Greater London, and beyond.

Hanneri Wiese brings extensive experience to NICS-UK as our Business Manager, with a solid background in financial management, operational oversight, and strategic planning within the health and wellness sector. Her expertise covers many years of supporting service-led organisations to operate efficiently, sustainably, and with a clear focus—making her a vital part of the NICS-UK leadership team.

With a sharp analytical mind and a deep understanding of both the figures and the people behind them, Hanneri possesses a rare ability to see across all aspects of our business. From financial modelling and budget control to optimising workflows and discovering new areas for growth, she plays a crucial role in shaping how we operate and develop. Her keen eye for detail and natural instinct for streamlining processes ensure we remain agile and efficient, while never losing sight of the quality and care that define our services.

We consider ourselves extremely fortunate to have someone of Hanneri’s calibre on our team. Her combination of financial expertise, strategic insight, and operational clarity helps propel NICS-UK forward—ensuring we remain not only clinically robust but also structurally sound and ready for sustainable growth.