Prior to joining the Trust in 2009 Mike was Chairman of NHS Hillingdon, (formerly Hillingdon PCT).

He has a BA from Queens University, Belfast and post graduate qualifications in teaching and planning. He worked for Bristol City Council as Director of Housing 1984-1991 then as Chief Executive 1991-1994. In March 1994 he was appointed Deputy Under Secretary at the Ministry of Defence until June 1995, and from September 1995 until September 2003 he was Chief Executive of South Gloucestershire Unitary Council.

Mike is also a Non-Executive Director of Morrison PLC and is an advisor to a number of local authorities.

Term of office expires: 16/07/13.