Our Board of Directors

Statement about the balance, completeness and appropriateness of the Board of Directors

The Board currently comprises the Trust Chair, Chief Executive, five other Executive Directors and seven other Non-Executive Directors. In addition, the Board has three non voting other directors, and three Associate Non-Executive Directors (since February 2024).

The Board of Directors believes that the Trust is led by an effective Board, as the Board is collectively responsible for the exercise of the performance of the Trust. And, that no individual group or individuals dominate the meetings of the Board.

There is a clear separation of the roles of the Chairman and the Chief Executive. The Trust Chair has responsibility for the running of the Board, setting the agenda and for ensuring that all directors are fully informed of matters relevant to their roles. The Chief Executive has responsibility for implementing the strategies agreed by the Board and for managing the day-to-day business of the Trust.

The Board considers that the Non-Executive Directors bring a wide range of business, commercial, financial, and clinical knowledge required for the successful direction of the Trust. All of the Non-Executive Directors are considered to be independent in accordance with the Code of governance for NHS provider trusts.

All directors are subject to an annual review of their performance and contribution to the management and leadership of the Trust.

Diversity is a vital part of the continued assessment and enhancement of board composition, and the Board recognises the benefits of diversity amongst its members.

At the present time, the Board is satisfied as to its balance, completeness and appropriateness and will keep these matters under review.

Trust Chair
Chris Lawrence Trust Chair Read more about Chris here
Non-Executive Directors
Graham Ward Deputy Chair and Non-Executive Director Read more about Graham here	Dr Claire Fernandez Senior Independent Director and Non-Executive Director Read more about Claire here	Alan Brown Non-Executive Director Read more about Alan here
Saqhib Ali Non-Executive Director Read more about Saqhib here	Sue Hayter Non-Executive Director Read more about Sue here	Simon Roberts Non-Executive Director Read more about Simon here
Dr William Van't Hoff Non-Executive Director Read more about William here	Daniel Childerhouse Associate Non-Executive Director Read more about Daniel here	Gabriel Evbota BEM Associate Non-Executive Director Read more about Gabriel here
Jason Selvarajah Associate Non-Executive Director Read more about Jason here
Executive Directors
Alice Webster Chief Executive Officer Read more about Alice here	Dr Rebecca Martin Medical Director Read more about Rebecca here	Chris Benham Director of Finance Read more about Chris here.
Pippa Street Chief Nurse Read more about Pippa here	Simon Illingworth Chief Operating Officer Read more about Simon here	Carly West-Burnham Director of Strategy and Integration (Non-Voting) Read more about Carly here
John Syson Director of People Read more about John here	Paul Brooks MBE Director of Estates and Facilities (Non-Voting) Read more about Paul here	Jill Hall Director of Corporate Affairs (Non-Voting) Read more about Jill here