Chief Medical Officer in Optum, with over three decades of National Health Service (NHS) experience in both frontline clinical services and management. Trained as a general and vascular surgeon and then became a GP partner in an ex-mining community in Derbyshire.

Acquired substantial commissioning and executive management experience through fundholding, clinical chair-manship in commissioning organizations and as a PCT Chief Executive and Director - encompassing specialized commissioning for the East Midlands. Worked at a national level on the National Patient Safety Forum and as National Domain Director for Enhancing the Quality of Life for People with Long Term Conditions for NHS England.

Has a keen interest in supporting professional leadership, public engagement and transforming care; central to which is real empowerment of people engaged in their own health and well-being.