Graeme is a non-executive director and chair of the Trust Quality Committee.
An experienced industry professional, chair and non-executive director, Graeme has over 30 years’ experience delivering business transformation to commercial and public sector customers and partners.
He has strong multi-industry knowledge in healthcare, life sciences, government, financial services, manufacturing and utilities. Graeme is qualified to master’s degree level in engineering and holds post-graduate qualifications in marketing and management.
Graeme is also chair of Newcastle Health Innovation Partners, the Academic Health Science Centre for the North East and North Cumbria.
Graeme spent his early career in energy engineering but spent the later part of his career in information technology. Graeme worked at Microsoft for over 20 years, spending 10 years working in health and life sciences with a significant focus on digital transformation strategy.
Having been born, educated and worked in Newcastle, Graeme has a strong connection with the region and has a passion for its growth and development.