Our leadership

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Our board members are passionate about patient care and shaping the future of the NHS. They are all experts in their respective fields and have a wealth of experience in healthcare and other, related industries.

With clear leadership from Derek Kitchen, our board is committed to delivering the best possible results for customers, patients and the public. Their expertise and ability to create long-term productive relationships with partner organisations is unmatched.

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Derek Kitchen

Managing Director

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Janet Budd

Director of Strategy and Deputy Managing Director

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Debbie Bywater

Chief Information Officer

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Dave Evans

Director of Partnerships

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Jonathan Horgan

Director of Pharmacy Services

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Tony Matthews

Director of Finance

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Martin Pope

Director of Delivery, Midlands

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Linda Riley

Director of Funded Care

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Sarah Sheppard

Director of People

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Peter Spilsbury

Board Advisor and Director of the Strategy Unit

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John Taylor

Board Advisor

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Ratna Taylor

Director of Transformation

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Clare Thomason

Director of Delivery, North West

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Elizabeth Miller

Director of Nursing and Urgent Care

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