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Warm welcome to new NED Martin Machray
Meet our newest non-executive director (NED) Martin Machray who joins us from 1 May.
With a nursing background, Martin has more than 38 years’ experience in the health sector including 20 years in executive board positions. This includes commissioning, policy and strategy, clinical leadership and transformation at local, regional and national levels.
He retired from his role as Director of Improvement, Transformation and Partnerships NHS London in 2024.
In 2020, Martin was appointed the Covid-19 Incident Director for London and was awarded an MBE in the 2024 New Year Honours for services to healthcare.
Martin lives locally in the borough of Bexley and has been a member of Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust for well over a decade.
He said: “I am thrilled to be joining the trust and hope to help it continue to grow, strengthen and deliver the best possible services to the people we serve.”
Oxleas Chair, Andrew George is looking forward to welcoming Martin in his new role. He said:
I am delighted that Martin is joining our Board. He brings with him considerable experience as a clinician and in leadership at local, regional and national levels.
Martin lives locally and has a passion for improving healthcare for local residents. I look forward to working with him to make sure that Oxleas delivers the best care possible for the people we serve.”
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