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The Board of Directors

The Board of Directors are responsible to its regulator, NHS Improvement, for all aspects of the Trust's work, including maintaining standards, achieving targets set by the Government (e.g. waiting time targets) and achieving financial balance.  

Next Board of Directors Meeting:

Thursday 12 May 2022 at 1.30 pm in the Harris Room (Cowdrey Building - second floor) at The Spitfire Ground, Canterbury and by WebEx teleconference

Meeting Pack

If you wish to join the Board meeting by video/teleconference, please contact Sylvia Robson, Board Support Secretary, by telephone: 01233 651923 or e-mail: sylvia.robson2@nhs.net to be provided with the dial in details.

Use the links below to access the papers from the Board of Directors meetings:

The Board of Directors

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Niall Dickson, East Kent Hospitals Chair
Niall Dickson CBE, Chair
Image of Tracey Fletcher, Chief Executive
Tracey Fletcher, Chief Executive
Rebecca Martin - Chief Medical Officer
Rebecca Martin, Chief Medical Officer
Sarah Shingler
Sarah Shingler, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer
Rebecca Carlton
Rebecca Carlton, Chief Operating Officer


Image of Liz Shutler, Deputy Chief Executive/Chief Strategy Officer
Liz Shutler, Deputy Chief Executive/Chief Strategy Officer
Tina Ivanov, Executive Director of Quality Governance
Tina Ivanov, Executive Director of Quality Governance
Phillip Cave board image
Philip Cave, Chief Finance Officer
Andrea Ashman
Andrea Ashman, Chief People Officer
Neil Wigglesworth
Dr Neil Wigglesworth, Executive Director of Infection Prevention and Control


Natalie Yost, Executive Director of Communications and Engagement
Natalie Yost, Executive Director of Communications and Engagement
Jane Ollis, Non Executive Director
Jane Ollis, Vice Chair/Non Executive Director
Nigel Mansley
Nigel Mansley, Non Executive Director
Chris Holland - Non-Executive Director
Professor Chris Holland, Non-Executive Director
Dr Olu Olasode, Non Executive Director
Dr Olu Olasode, Non Executive Director


Luisa Fulci, Non Executive Director
Luisa Fulci, Non Executive Director
Stewart Baird, Non-Executive Director
Stewart Baird, Non-Executive Director
Sarah Dunnett
Sarah Dunnett, Non-Executive Director
Raymond Anakwe, Non-Executive Director
Raymond Anakwe, Non-Executive Director
 

Other attendees to all Board of Director meetings:

  • Alison Fox, Group Company Secretary (non-voting Board member)

Register of Interests

Access the register of interests of our Board

Access the register of interests of decision-making staff