Brief Biography
Janet was Vice Chair and an independent director until 31st March 2024, before taking up the role of Chair from 1st April 2024. Her role is to gain assurance that the Trust meets all its governance, clinical, corporate, legal and statutory obligations, as well as ensuring it remains financially sustainable and delivers excellent service.
With a particular interest in facilitating diverse, inclusive and engaging cultures and championing women to fulfil their potential, Janet also acted as the Trust’s Chair of the People, Culture and Development Committee and Wellbeing Guardian for the Trust and non-executive lead on Freedom to Speak Up.
Work Experience
Prior to joining the Board in 2019, Janet had retired from an executive career in human resources and occupational pensions, most recently holding the position of Group HR Director at a large multinational organisation.
From 2015 to 2023 Janet was an Independent Governor at Manchester Metropolitan University and appointed Deputy Chair and Chair of the Remuneration Committee in 2020. In 2021 Janet joined the board of Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust and is Chair of the Quality People Committee and is Vice Chair of the board. In January 2024, she joined the board of Scott Bader Company Limited as a non-executive director and is Chair of their Remuneration Committee.