David Doughty, Corporate Governance Expert, Chartered Director, Chairman, Non-Executive Director, Entrepreneur and Business Mentor works with company directors to help them & their boards to be more effective. A practicing governance expert who is familiar with running workshops, developing workshop findings and preparing recommendations as an expert witness or to provide an independent review of governance in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Bringing together 32 healthcare organizations at a time of great change in the NHS, to focus on improved efficiency and higher quality patient outcomes requires an inspirational leader with board skills gained in major complex organizations in the public, private or voluntary sectors.

As Chair I have a critical role in shaping how the HIEC has a positive impact on the improved delivery of healthcare across the Thames Valley region whilst also demonstrating strategic vision and a portfolio of skills including governance, financial acumen, performance management, relationship building and the ability to champion change.