Our Board

Lynne has a track record of over 40 years public service, working in the NHS within mental health and learning disabilities services.

She began her career as a nurse in Dorset, before moving to London and has held a number of clinical and Board level roles. Most recently she was Non-Executive Director and Vice Chair of Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.

Lynne is Co-Chair of Unloc, a leading not for profit organisation in Hampshire that helps to empower young people. She is also the Mental Health Trust Chair lead on the Mental Health Board for NHS Confederation.

Lynne has NHS transaction experience (as Director of Nursing) from the merger of two community and mental health trusts in west London and the merger of a high secure hospital with an NHS trust. Lynne also led and supported the transfer of an entire mental health services contract between providers as an independent consultant.

Michael’s career has been in IT, with spells in Sales and Marketing leadership, culminating in a role as an International Marketing Director. His particular areas or expertise are around strategy, communications, IT and sustainability. He is on the Board of the Royal Humane Society and sits on the Advisory Board for Exeter University Business School.  He has previously chaired the board of governors for a secondary school.  He support Arctice Base Camp as an Executive Volunteer.  Michael is the author of Creating Strategy: A Practical Guide, published in 2021.

Exposure to mental health problems close to him have given him a long- standing interest in this area and motivated him to apply to the Trust. He hopes to be able to help the Trust with his experience in leadership in a large, complex organisation, as well as a background in strategy and communications.

Michael has commercial transaction experience from his time at IBM.

Kevin was previously Deputy Chief Inspector of Hospitals and lead for mental health at the Care Quality Commission (CQC), where he was responsible for the regulation of all mental health providers in England.

Kevin has held posts as Medical Director at the NPSA, Chief Medical Officer at East London NHS Founeation Trust (rated outstanding by the CQC) and Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Chief Executive a the North Middlesex Hospital University Trust.

Kevin has transaction experience including the merger of Hammersmith and Fulham and Broadmoor Hospitals and East London NHS Foundation Trust’s acquisition of Luton and Bedfordshire services (from South Essex).

Kate was in the City for over 30 years, becoming a senior lawyer in a globally significant, highly regulated financial institution where her role included risk, working with regulators, industry groups and understanding the dynamics of and challenges faced by individuals and complex organisations.

Kate has personal experience of dealing with disability and terminal conditions as well as the profound effects and outcomes on carers and families.

Kate was Co-Chair of Access Ability, a business resource group at the financial institution where she worked, she identified risk and compliance issues relating to the Equalities Act and worked with the Head of the Legal to address these.

Kate was previously a governor at Barncroft School Leigh Park where she was the Special Educational Needs lead governor.  

Gaurav is a Hampshire resident with extensive Global experience. During his career he has worked and lived in India, New Zealand, Australia, U.A.E and the UK. He is presently employed as the Global Chief Information Officer with ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems where is also an Executive Board member and a member of the ASSA ABLOY IT Board.

Gaurav has a strong background in strategy development, digital transformation, operations management and enterprise performance improvement. His professional experience consists of working in the areas of Engineering, Supply Chain, Information Technology and Major Program Management.

Subashini is a surgical doctor by background and now works as Medical Director at Aviva Health, implementing value-based healthcare, delivering data-driven solutions and championing workplace wellbeing,

She previously worked as Director of Science, Health and Wellness at Holland and Barrett where she provides expertise powering the delivery of science-backed in-store and digital products and services, to cement Holland and Barrett’s status as a trusted health and wellness destination.

Subashini Chairs is the Wellbeing Guardian for the trust. She is also a Non-Executive Director at Healthwatch Hampshire, and a faculty member at Good Governance Institute.

Subashini has commercial transactions experience from Holland and Barrett, providing subject matter expertise in validating and reviewing the valuation of potential opportunities, specific to science-based ventures, and supporting post-acquisition integration plans.

Sara is an experienced public sector executive director having spent 25 years working in complex health and social care systems including East and West Sussex, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Sara has worked for both local authority and NHS organisations and since 2013 has been Trustee and Chair of Earl Mountbatten Hospice.

Ade is the Director and Superintendent Pharmacist of the MJ Williams Pharmacy Group. He is the Lead prescribing Pharmacist at the multi-award-winning Bedminster Pharmacy in South Bristol. He was an Associate Non-Executive Director at the North Bristol NHS Trust also worked as part of a GP Clinical Team. Ade is the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s Patient Champion. For distinction in the practice of pharmacy, he received a Fellowship of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. He maintains ongoing research and clinical design interest in population health management and addressing health inequalities. 

Further recognition for his work through national awards include the 2019 NHS Parliamentary Award for Excellence in Primary Care, GP-Pharmacist of the Year 2019 and NHS Pharmacist of the Year 2018. As part of the 2018 NHS70 Parliamentary Awards, he was nominated as the Person-Centred Care Champion. Ade received an MBE in the New Year’s Honours list 2022 for his services to the NHS and the community in South Bristol, particularly during COVID-19.

Ade is a Board Member and Trustee of the Self Care Forum Charity responsible for the NHS Self Care Week and ongoing Self Care Strategy and is also Director of a Business Improvement District responsible for aligning the delivery of commercial, communal and wellbeing objectives.

Lou is an accomplished and successful entrepreneur with extensive leadership experience across law enforcement, housing, and the arts, committed to promoting positive outcomes for underserved communities and vulnerable individuals.

He has been instrumental in driving governance, ethics, and strategic initiatives. Since 2022, Lou has served as Independent Chair of the Surrey Police Ethics Committee, leading agenda planning and reporting to both the Force Executive and the Joint Audit Committee. Concurrently, as a Non-Executive Director at Surrey Police, he oversees reviews on disproportionality and provides strategic guidance during critical incidents, while fostering strong community relationships.

In addition, Lou contributes as a Non-Executive Director for Hampshire Police and the Abri Housing Group, where he has oversight on complaints and customer service performance.

Beyond policing, Lou is the Director of Black History Month South, spearheading various initiatives and events across Hampshire. In these influential roles, he has championed inclusivity, diversity, and social justice, shaping policies and strategies that foster safer, more equitable communities.

Chris has worked in both the public and private sectors for over 40 years. He Qualified as an Accountant in 1983 and is now a fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants, completing his Master’s Degree in Business Administration in 2001. His career started in a professional accountancy firm, and he joined the Avis Europe group in 1980, working for them in both UK and European roles covering senior financial management and operational roles. He joined the NHS in 2002 as Finance Director for East Berkshire and subsequently at as Commercial lead at the South-Central Health Authority.

On leaving, he worked for several years on transactions and integration programmes and significant change management projects, prior to joining the board at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in 2014., He stayed with them for seven years, chairing Audit, Finance, Performance and Remuneration committees as well as being Vice Chair of the Trust. His other roles are as Independent Chair of Audit and Finance for East Berkshire Primary Care and as a Trustee for a new charity aiming to provide medical supplies to field hospitals in Ukraine and psychological support to ex-pat Ukrainians, now living in the UK.

Ron has over 20 years’ leadership experience as a successful NHS Chief Executive. His 40-year NHS career spans varied roles across physical and mental health, inpatient and community settings. Prior to joining Southern Health, Ron was Chief Executive at Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust, where he led the organisation to achieve an overall Care Quality Commission rating of Outstanding. Ron has also led NHS organisations in London and Northampton. He has a track record of successful and sustainable transformation and integration of services to improve patient outcomes. Ron is currently the Chief Executive of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare.

Paula joined the Trust in 2009 and has been the Board Finance Director since 2016.  As part of her current role, she is Deputy Chief Executive as well as leading on Finance, Procurement and Commercial, Estates, Trust wide performance and business support as well as having a key role for governance both corporate and information and being the Trust SIRO. Prior to joining this Trust Paula’s experience was within the local commissioners including being the Board Finance Director for Mid Hampshire Primary Care Trust from 2001-2006. Her experience in the NHS dates back to 1992 and she is a qualified accountant as well as having an Executive MBA from Cranfield University.

Eugene joined Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust as Chief Operating Officer on 1 April 2022. A highly experienced and capable director, Eugene joined from East London NHS Foundation Trust, an outstanding rated organisation, where he led on successful operational service delivery and transformation of services across North East London. Eugene is a compassionate and inclusive leader, and a clinician by background, who puts patients, carers and colleagues first. He has held Director-level posts across health and social care since 2013 including Clinical Director and Borough Director roles in mental health and community health services. 

Andrew has worked within the health service since 2009 and brings a whole system view, having worked in senior positions for providers (Hampshire Community Health Care and Southern) and as a commissioner (NHS England South Region). He also has a commercial background, having worked for KPMG and B&Q Plc. Andrew is a passionate believer in delivering value by treating patients as individuals and in trusting the judgement of frontline staff. Andrew has a real passion for working in partnership with health, social care and the voluntary sector to deliver joined up, patient-centred care for the benefit of local people. 

Stephanie is a Mental Health Nurse by background and was the Chief Nursing Officer and Director of Allied Health Professionals for West London NHS Trust for over six and a half years. West London Trust is a provider of community health and mental health services, and delivers national specialist forensic services. Stephanie is currently the programme lead for the Safety and Equality in Mental Health Settings for the Cavendish Square Group; a London wide group that represents mental health trusts.  Improving the experience of patients and staff in all settings is the front and centre of her work.

Dan studied medicine in London and graduated with distinctions in surgery and medicine before moving to the south coast to complete his postgraduate specialty training in general and geriatric medicine. Dan has had a few management roles within healthcare which has included leading the UHS department of medicine for older people where the team were awarded BMJ Older Persons Team of the Year and the department of emergency medicine. Dan has also had system wide roles in patient flow and worked as a clinical leader within the Solent Adults Southampton service line. Dan is currently the Chief Medical Officer at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare.

Satnam joined Southern Health in 2023 as Chief People Officer from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and brings a wealth of experience from a career working across multiple sectors. Her role is all about supporting the Trust to become the best place to work, setting the direction and priorities that will help us get there. Before joining the NHS, Satnam worked at the British Red Cross as Director of Learning. She is passionate about creating opportunities for people to flourish and have the agility needed for today’s changing environment. 

Lesley is a consultant psychiatrist by clinical background and currently the Group Executive Director of Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Services at Isle of Wight NHS Trust. Lesley is well known to many colleagues who will be aware of her passions for continuous improvement and championing the voice of lived experience.

Alex has spent most of his working career in Local Government and the NHS, most recently as Chief Strategy Officer for Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, and Chief Executive Officer for the NHS Transformation Unit. He joins us from PA Consulting where he is an Associate Partner working within the Health & Life Sciences team.