Mrs Ann Barnes BA (Hons), Diploma IHM

Ann joined the Board of Governors in 2018.

Mrs Ann Barnes BA (Hons), Diploma IHM

Ann joined the Board of Governors in 2018.

Ann retired in December 2017 as Chief Executive of Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, after five years in that role and extensive previous senior management experience in the NHS. Ann is a former member of the Greater Manchester Strategic Partnership Board and held several other senior Board regional heath appointments.

Ann was Chair of the Greater Manchester Provider Federation Board for five years. A current member of the General Assembly, Ann has senior leadership and governance experience of a public sector organisation. Ann brings understanding of, and commitment to, the Manchester city-region, including the devolved health agenda.