https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/press-releases/james-hatchley-appointed-new-non-executive-director/

James Hatchley appointed as new Non-Executive Director

4 Oct 2016, 4:36 p.m.

James Hatchley has been appointed as a new non-executive director at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH).Mr Hatchley joins a team of five non-executive directors on the Trust Board, who together contribute to the development of strategy for the Trust, monitor its activity and represent GOSH to the immediate and wider community.

Mr Hatchley has over 25 years of executive-level experience working in the financial services industry, most recently as European Chief Operating Officer of Kohlberg Kravis and Roberts, a US-listed global investment firm. Mr Hatchley brings a wealth of expertise in corporate governance best practice, budgeting, capital projects, strategic planning and decision making, and complex financial analysis. He also brings a parent’s perspective to the Board, having had a child treated at GOSH.

Since May 2015, Mr Hatchley has acted as the independent member of the GOSH Audit Committee and the Quality and Safety Assurance Committee and has demonstrated a clear commitment to the values of the Trust throughout his tenure.

Commenting on his new appointment, Mr Hatchley said:

“It is a privilege to join the Trust Board of this world-leading institution. I am looking forward to collaborating with the rest of the team to ensure the delivery of strong corporate governance.”

Mr Hatchley took up his position on the GOSH Board as of September 2016 for a three-year tenure. He steps in to the position vacated by Charles Tilley who has reached the end of his tenure on the board. Mary MacLeod has been appointed as the Deputy Chairman for the coming months.

Contact Information

For further information please contact Andrew Willard in the GOSH-ICH Press Office at andrew.willard@gosh.nhs.uk or on 020 7239 3043.

For out-of-hours media enquiries call the GOSH switchboard on 020 7405 9200.

Notes to Editors

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust is the country’s leading centre for treating sick children, with the widest range of specialists under one roof.

With the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, we are the largest centre for paediatric research outside the US and play a key role in training children’s health specialists for the future.

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity needs to raise money to support the hospital to give children who need help the most the best chance for life. The charity funds patient and family support programmes, provides the latest medical equipment and supports the essential redevelopment of the hospital. It has also launched a five-year strategy to support research in some of the most serious and complex childhood diseases. Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity is the largest dedicated funder of paediatric research in the UK and our work is entirely funded through the generosity of supporter donations. For more information visit www.gosh.org