EPUT appoints new Non-Executive Director (1)

A new Non-Executive Director has been appointed by Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT).

Manny Lewis started in his new role as Non-Executive Director at EPUT on Wednesday 28 February 2018.

Manny brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to EPUT. He began his career at the Inner London Education Authority, after completing an LLB Honours degree at University College London. He then gained a Masters’ degree in Manpower Planning and shortly afterwards became a Corporate member of the Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) specialising in Human Resources in the public sector.

Previously, Manny held the role of Deputy Chair of Mid-Essex Hospital Trust for two terms and chaired its Finance and Performance Committee.

Manny is currently the Managing Director of Watford Borough Council.

Professor Sheila Salmon, Trust Chair said: “I am delighted to welcome Manny to the Board. He brings with him a wealth of invaluable transformational leadership and top level management experience gained in complex and diverse business environments. He is highly skilled in cultivating strategic partnerships and thrives on collaboration.  It is without doubt that he will add considerable strength to our existing team”.

Sally Morris, Chief Executive of EPUT said: “I am delighted to welcome Manny Lewis as our newest Non-Executive Director. With Manny’s appointment, we now have a full board. Manny has a wide range of knowledge and experience which will be very valuable in helping us improve the care that we provide to the people of Essex. He has a strong commitment towards disability rights and has helped champion their cause over the years. A very warm welcome to Manny.”

Manny Lewis said: “I am really looking forward to working closely with the Board, Governors, staff and partners of the Trust. EPUT provides vital services for some of our most vulnerable communities in challenging financial times and I will be seeking to add value to the key role the Trust plays”.