Helen Southwell

Experienced senior leader with over 25 years’ experience in the NHS. Helen has a clinical background in physiotherapy and a demonstrated history of commissioning and provision in the acute, community and primary care health sectors. Skilled in general management, transformational change, strategic planning, organisational development and quality improvement. Strong operations professional complemented by a postgraduate Masters level qualification in Health Service management. Currently bringing experience and expertise working within a national health related charity.

Non-executive and independent board member experience across a number of West Midlands Housing Associations over the last 10 years brings an established board skill set in a different but highly regulated sector.

She brings a leadership style that is people oriented with energy and enthusiasm to drive meaningful outcomes at all levels. Her experience to date is a strong motivator in her aspirations using a unique and highly transferable skill set with proven cross sector versatility to influence and drive improvement for not for profit and public sector organisations.