Appointed as non-executive director 1 April 2022. Cathy’s final term of office ends 31 March 2028.

Alongside her role as senior independent director, Cathy is the wellbeing guardian and is also the NED champion for security management.

Cathy also holds a non-executive director position for three health and social care companies in Oldham and is currently operating as interim chair of MioCare Board. 

As well as numerous HR roles for both Greater Manchester Police and the British Transport Police, Cathy was assistant director of people for Oldham Council from 2012-2018.

An HR consultant for various NHS organisations, Cathy has delivered workforce strategy and planning aspects of HR and has contributed to transformational change across organisations and their partners, including the integration of health and social care at regional and borough levels.

Committee Membership:
Nominations and Remuneration Committee
Resources Committee
Charitable Funds Committee