Meet our Chairman and Non-Executive Directors
You can read about our Board of directors here and other directors here.
Professor Alan Richardson
Chairman
Professor Alan Richardson was appointed as chairman in January 2016, officially taking up the post in March.
Read moreProfessor Sir Alan Craft
Non-Executive Director
Professor Sir Alan Craft joined the trust as a non-executive director in October 2018 following a 40-year career as a doctor, educator and innovator.
Read moreMartin Knowles
Non-Executive Director
As part of Martin’s role as a Non-Executive Director at the trust, he is the Senior Independent Director.
Read moreMoira Davison
Non-Executive Director
Moira joined the trust as a Non-Executive Director in May 2017 and has considerable experience over many years in NHS management working across the North East and Cumbria.
Read moreRuth Connorton
Non-Executive Director
Ruth joined the trust as a Non-Executive Director in January 2020 following a career spent as a commercial lawyer, she was previously a partner in two large law firms in Newcastle.
Read moreBernie McCardle
Non-Executive Director
Bernie McCardle joined the trust in July 2018 as a Non-Executive Director following an extensive career in public service, including Northumbria Police.
Read moreAndrew Besford
Non-Executive Director
Andrew joined the trust as a Non-Executive Director in December 2019, having previously held a range of senior digital transformation roles in both the public and private sectors.
Read moreSteve McKinlay
Non-Executive Director
Steve joined the trust as a Non-Executive Director in February 2022 and is currently chief executive of Tyne Housing Group.
Read morePhil Lobb
Non-Executive Director
Phil joined as a Non-Executive Director in February 2022 following a 40-year career in accountancy and financial services, mainly with Deloitte.
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