Chris Attoe - Director of Strategy | Board members
Board members
Our Trust Board comprises non-executive and executive directors who are jointly responsible for the effective management of Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.
Led by the Chair, our non-executive directors use their knowledge, skills and experience to help the Board formulate Trust strategies, and support and promote a healthy organisational culture. They hold the Board to account by challenging its decisions and outcomes to make sure they are satisfied that our organisation is operating with financial and operational integrity, and in the best interests of patients and the public.
Led by the Chief Executive, the executive directors are our most senior managers and are responsible for the day-to-day running of the Trust, including matters on strategy and operational management, as well as any issues regarding staff or patients.
Both the non-executive directors and the executive directors regularly speak with patients and staff, listening to their views, ideas and concerns.
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Chris Attoe - Director of Strategy
Chris joined Royal Surrey in October 2024 having worked in senior strategy roles at the Royal Free London and South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. Chris has spent the majority of his career in the NHS, initially as a psychologist working largely in general hospital settings, before moving into a series of management roles including leading commercial, workforce and organisational development, and research programmes locally, regionally, and nationally.
Chris's role is to lead Trust strategy development and delivery, as well as key strategic programmes and our engagement with partners and stakeholders, enabling us to take a strategic and forward-thinking approach to best serving our patients and local populations.
Chris is a Chartered Occupational Health Psychologist, having completed a Professional Doctorate in Occupational Health Psychology and Management at Birkbeck, University of London, where his research focused on supporting doctors to return to clinical work after a break. His undergraduate degree was in Psychology from the University of Bath and Chris subsequently completed an MBA from the Open University. Chris is passionate about enhancing staff experience and development, in particular equality, diversity and inclusion.