Non-Executive Director
Julie joined the Trust in January 2026, bringing a strong commercial background in procurement and digital transformation alongside extensive public and private sector board experience. She is passionate about building alliances that deliver better outcomes for patients and communities.
Most recently she was Chief Executive at Woking Borough Council, where she led cultural and governance transformation at the local authority.
Prior to this, she worked in the NHS leading the implementation of the Shared Care Record across Thames Valley and Surrey, working with leaders across local authorities, acute and community health services.
Earlier in her career, she held several executive roles at Surrey County Council including Deputy Chief Executive and Interim Chief Executive. She transformed the Council's corporate support services including finance, procurement, property, HR and digital capabilities, and led significant improvement work as Director of Children, Schools and Families.
Her career began in the private sector, driving efficiency programmes through procurement and digital service improvement.
She has held board positions across several sectors including education, housing and property development, and digital services.
Julie is also a Trustee and Vice Chair for the Weydon Multi Academy Trust.
