Testimonials
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“Tracy's expert skills, help and advice were key to getting us through the NHS Right to Request process and establishing our service as a Social Enterprise. She has a detailed understanding of how Social Enterprise can work in the health care sector and her knowledge and experience of NHS management makes her a very effective advocate and negotiator. She has a sharp mind, and a very good network of contacts.”
Dr Les Goldman, Chair Bevan Healthcare CIC
“I worked as a director under Chris's leadership. I highly recommend him as a CEO of exceptional abilities who never lost touch with the front line and kept his sense of humour. He is an excellent strategist and brilliant at working with partners. He was missed greatly when he left and the organisation never recovered from the loss.”
Dr Dennis Cox, Director of Clinical Redesign and Service Improvement, NHS Cambridgeshire
"Accura (Banks Cannell LLP) provided us with the support we needed to successfully develop our business plan and launch our social enterprise. We couldn’t have succeeded without their expertise and advice, and with their support and guidance we also secured new premises and a five year contract with commissioners. Tracy and Chris are professional, down to earth and extremely knowledgeable about health care policy, social enterprise and the commercial sector. Their friendly no nonsense approach make them a pleasure to work with, and we couldn't have got here without them."
Jean McVann, Managing Director, Gateway Primary Care CIC
“I thoroughly enjoyed working with Chris during his time as the boss of NHS Cambridgeshire. He's one of those rare people with a proper grasp of the importance of social, economic and environmental development to health improvement. Chris is skilled at working with partners from across the whole system to make things happen. He has strong leadership skills, high emotional intelligence and is a great coach. He is justifiably credible in a wide range of settings.”
Mark Lloyd Chief Executive, Cambridgeshire County Council
"Chris was and continues to be a professional colleague albeit we now work in very different arenas. I have known Chris for a number of years and have been struck by his objective and balanced consideration of issues and ability to cut through the irrelevant and get to the heart of the issue. When engaging with colleagues he has done so with wit and humour which has enabled him to convey complex and difficult issues in a very accessible way.He has always been respected and popular with colleagues but more so he has been respected for his grasp of issues and ability to focus on the important in an inspiring way. He has great sensitivity and it was noticeable that his voice carried significant weight with all parties with whom he engaged.he knows his business and makes a point of seeing the issue from a client or colleagues perspective using the breadth of his wide experience and professional expertise to great effect.”
Carole Taylor-Brown, Chief Executive, NHS Suffolk
“Chris and I worked together when he was CEO of NHS Cambridgeshire and I was Programme Manager for Sue Ryder Care. We were exploring potential partnership or more formal working formats between our two organisations. I found him clear thinking, honourable and easy to work with. He was open to innovative and imaginative solutions to address the requirements while also holding a clear view of the outcome required. He clearly was respected by his team and had a focussed vision for his organisation. He dealt skilfully and honestly with challenging situations when they arose.”
Sue Gray- Health, Social Care Executive &Trainer Programme Manager, Sue Ryder Care
“Chris was a client of Matrix Decisions (our informatics company) during 2007-2008. For many years Chris has operated successfully at a leadership level in the complex cultural environment of the health care industry. He has a deep insight into all aspects of the health sector and has the experience of operating at Board level as a provider and a payer. This, combined with his friendly and open demeanor means that he engages well with those he works with and can quickly find effective, practical solutions to complex problems. In my experience, he commands a great deal of loyalty from those who work with him.”
Jacque Mallender Owner & Chief Executive, The Matrix Knowledge Group
“I have know Chris for approximately 6 years. During that time I have seen Chris operating at very senior levels of the NHS, firstly as a CEO of one of the first NHS Foundation Trusts and then in his current role. In all of that time, I have been impressed with Chris's ability to grasp new concepts and to deal with new issues very quickly. He is very much a people person who engenders loyalty from people who work for him and is a strong motivator. His move from the acute health sector into his current role appears to have been made smoothly and successfully. Although always highly professional, Chris has a laid back style which makes him extremely approachable. As well as a deep understanding of the NHS, Chris also posesses strong financial and commercial skills.”
Paul da Rita Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Dr Les Goldman, Chair Bevan Healthcare CIC
“I worked as a director under Chris's leadership. I highly recommend him as a CEO of exceptional abilities who never lost touch with the front line and kept his sense of humour. He is an excellent strategist and brilliant at working with partners. He was missed greatly when he left and the organisation never recovered from the loss.”
Dr Dennis Cox, Director of Clinical Redesign and Service Improvement, NHS Cambridgeshire
"Accura (Banks Cannell LLP) provided us with the support we needed to successfully develop our business plan and launch our social enterprise. We couldn’t have succeeded without their expertise and advice, and with their support and guidance we also secured new premises and a five year contract with commissioners. Tracy and Chris are professional, down to earth and extremely knowledgeable about health care policy, social enterprise and the commercial sector. Their friendly no nonsense approach make them a pleasure to work with, and we couldn't have got here without them."
Jean McVann, Managing Director, Gateway Primary Care CIC
“I thoroughly enjoyed working with Chris during his time as the boss of NHS Cambridgeshire. He's one of those rare people with a proper grasp of the importance of social, economic and environmental development to health improvement. Chris is skilled at working with partners from across the whole system to make things happen. He has strong leadership skills, high emotional intelligence and is a great coach. He is justifiably credible in a wide range of settings.”
Mark Lloyd Chief Executive, Cambridgeshire County Council
"Chris was and continues to be a professional colleague albeit we now work in very different arenas. I have known Chris for a number of years and have been struck by his objective and balanced consideration of issues and ability to cut through the irrelevant and get to the heart of the issue. When engaging with colleagues he has done so with wit and humour which has enabled him to convey complex and difficult issues in a very accessible way.He has always been respected and popular with colleagues but more so he has been respected for his grasp of issues and ability to focus on the important in an inspiring way. He has great sensitivity and it was noticeable that his voice carried significant weight with all parties with whom he engaged.he knows his business and makes a point of seeing the issue from a client or colleagues perspective using the breadth of his wide experience and professional expertise to great effect.”
Carole Taylor-Brown, Chief Executive, NHS Suffolk
“Chris and I worked together when he was CEO of NHS Cambridgeshire and I was Programme Manager for Sue Ryder Care. We were exploring potential partnership or more formal working formats between our two organisations. I found him clear thinking, honourable and easy to work with. He was open to innovative and imaginative solutions to address the requirements while also holding a clear view of the outcome required. He clearly was respected by his team and had a focussed vision for his organisation. He dealt skilfully and honestly with challenging situations when they arose.”
Sue Gray- Health, Social Care Executive &Trainer Programme Manager, Sue Ryder Care
“Chris was a client of Matrix Decisions (our informatics company) during 2007-2008. For many years Chris has operated successfully at a leadership level in the complex cultural environment of the health care industry. He has a deep insight into all aspects of the health sector and has the experience of operating at Board level as a provider and a payer. This, combined with his friendly and open demeanor means that he engages well with those he works with and can quickly find effective, practical solutions to complex problems. In my experience, he commands a great deal of loyalty from those who work with him.”
Jacque Mallender Owner & Chief Executive, The Matrix Knowledge Group
“I have know Chris for approximately 6 years. During that time I have seen Chris operating at very senior levels of the NHS, firstly as a CEO of one of the first NHS Foundation Trusts and then in his current role. In all of that time, I have been impressed with Chris's ability to grasp new concepts and to deal with new issues very quickly. He is very much a people person who engenders loyalty from people who work for him and is a strong motivator. His move from the acute health sector into his current role appears to have been made smoothly and successfully. Although always highly professional, Chris has a laid back style which makes him extremely approachable. As well as a deep understanding of the NHS, Chris also posesses strong financial and commercial skills.”
Paul da Rita Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers
