Our board
There are 14 places on the NES board of which 10 are non-executive and 4 are executive. All board members are appointed by the health minister.
The functions of our Board are:
- Setting the direction, clarifying priorities and defining expectations.
- Holding the executive to account and seeking assurance that the organisation is being effectively managed.
- Managing risks to the quality, delivery and sustainability of services.
- Engaging with stakeholders.
- Influencing the Board’s and the organisation’s culture.
Non-executive board members
- David Garbutt Chair
- Ally Boyle
- Olga Clayton
- Shona Cowan
- Jean Ford
- Lynnette Grieve
- Nigel Henderson
- Annie Gunner Logan Vice Chair
- Gillian Mawdsley
- George Valiotis
Boardroom Apprentice
Executive board members
- Karen Reid Chief Executive
- Emma Watson Executive Medical Director
- Jim Boyle Director of Finance
- Karen Wilson Director of NMAHP (Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions) (Deputy CEO)
Board Secretary
- Drew McGowan Board Secretary and Principal Lead for Corporate Governance
Governance documents
- Board Standing Orders [DOCX]
- Standing Financial Instructions [DOCX]
- Board Scheme of Delegation [DOCX]
- Code of Conduct for Board Members [DOCX]
- NES Board Accountability, Roles and Responsibilities [DOCX]
- Board Member Induction Handbook [PDF]
Board Members' Register of Interests