Sir David Nicholson
Chair of the BoardSir David Nicholson joined the Trust as Chair on 1 April 2023. This appointment saw he become Chair… continue reading
Our Board
Meet our Board members
Chair and Chief Executive
Joe Chadwick-Bell
Group Chief ExecutiveJoe became Group Chief Executive on 1 January 2025, joining The Royal Wolverhampton and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trusts … continue reading
Executive Directors
Kevin Bostock
Group Chief Safety and Assurance OfficerMr Bostock is a highly motivated individual with extensive UK executive experience working in acute care NHS Trusts, Community, Children’s… continue reading
Lisa Carroll
Chief Nursing OfficerLisa joined Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust in May 2021, initially as interim Deputy Director of Nursing, and was appointed as Director of Nursing in August 2021… continue reading
Stephanie Cartwright
Group Chief Community and Partnerships OfficerStephanie has more than 30 years’ experience with the NHS and has a wealth of knowledge in a wide range of areas… continue reading
Dr Zia Din
Chief Medical OfficerDr Zia Din became the Chief Medical Officer at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust in December 2024. Zia trained in Acute and General Internal Medicine… continue reading
Simon Evans
Group Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Strategy OfficerSimon has worked in the health and care sector for 20 years and has held a number of senior management positions… continue reading
Amelia Godson
Managing DirectorAmelia joined Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust as Managing Director in September 2025 from Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board… continue reading
Dr Claire Radley
Chief People, Culture, and Improvement OfficerClaire Radley joined the Trust as Chief People, Culture, and Improvement Officer on 30 March 2026… continue reading
Kevin Stringer
Group Chief Financial OfficerMr Stringer is a qualified accountant with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and holds a Masters qualification in Business Administration… continue reading
Non-Executive and Associate Non-Executive Directors
Paul Assinder
Deputy ChairPaul is one of the most experienced and respected finance professionals working in healthcare in the UK. He was elected as National President of the HFMA… continue reading
Rachel Barber
Associate Non-Executive DirectorRachel has considerable board experience in the public and private sector and holds several Non-Executive Director and advisor roles within the housing and police sectors… continue reading
Dawn Brathwaite
Non-Executive DirectorDawn Brathwaite is a solicitor and former partner in a national law firm. For the past 20 years she has advised NHS bodies including commissioners… continue reading
Lisa Sadler-Todd
Non-Executive-DirectorLisa joins the Board, bringing a wealth of experience gained in large, national and regional, health, social care and third sector organisations… continue reading
Umar Daraz
Associate Non-Executive DirectorDr Umar Daraz, PhD, is a Director of Innovation at Birmingham City University (BCU). Educated at Harvard University in Disruptive Innovation and Strategy… continue reading
Allison Heseltine
Associate Non-Executive DirectorAs a registered nurse who trained at St Bartholomew’s Hospital London, Allison has had an extensive clinical and managerial career… continue reading
Martin Levermore
Non-Executive DirectorProfessor Martin Levermore MBE DL is a Visiting Professor for Health, Education and Life Science at Birmingham City University (BCU)… continue reading
Professor Louise Toner
Non-Executive DirectorProfessor Louise Toner is a nurse, midwife and academic by professional background; she has a wealth of experience working with the NHS… continue reading
Mary Martin
Non-Executive DirectorMary Martin has senior executive experience in both the public and private sectors. Her business focus has included strategy, business risk assessment, team building… continue reading