Our Board of Directors

Our Board is chaired by Professor Andrew George and is made up of non-executive and executive directors. There are up to 15 voting members. They are:

Non-executive directors         

Andrew George - Chair

Suzanne Shale - Vice Chair

Damien Régent

Martin Machray

Nina Hingorani-Crain

Jim Shaikh

Sophy Proctor

Muneeza Aumir

Executive directors

Ify Okocha - Chief Executive Officer

Iain Dimond - Chief Operating Officer

Abi Fadipe - Chief Medical Officer

Jane Wells - Chief Nursing Officer

Neil Springham - Chief Therapies Officer

Rachel Evans - Chief People and Strategy Officer

Azara Mukhtar - Chief Financial Officer

 

We aim for our Board of Directors to reflect the population we serve and, as vacancies arise, we review the make-up of the board to ensure we have the right balance of skills and experience.

The Board of Directors and Council of Governors work closely together. The directors run the trust’s services and develop strategies and plans for the future. Directors are accountable for meeting national standards, performance targets and financial requirements. They report to the membership through the Council of Governors on the running and performance of the trust.

The governors agree the strategic direction of the trust and represent the views of the trust’s members. A report from the Council of Governors is a standing item on the Board of Directors’ agenda and the Chair of the trust chairs both the Council of Governors and the Board of Directors.

Board members bring a wide range of skills and experience to benefit our organisation – meet them here.

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Martin Machray | Non-executive Director

Martin Machray

Martin Machray joined Oxleas Board of Directors on 1 May 2025.

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.

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