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Our Executive Leadership Team is responsible for providing visionary leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight to ensure the delivery of exceptional end of life care services.
Elinor joined St Giles Hospice in 2018 as Director of Fundraising and became Income Generation Director in 2020, followed by Deputy CEO in 2023, and subsequently CEO in 2024.
Elinor has extensive experience as a senior leader in the hospice and wider charity and healthcare sectors. She moved to St Giles Hospice from Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, where she was Deputy Director of Fundraising. She has a BSc Hons in Biochemistry and Pharmacology.
Leon joined St Giles Hospice in March 2024 as Deputy Director of Clinical Services and is currently taking on the responsibilities of Clinical Director on an interim basis.
He qualified as a Registered Nurse in 1997 and has a career spanning various nursing roles, including community nursing, advanced clinical practice and managing teams in a variety of healthcare settings.
Leon completed his MSc in advanced practice in 2016 at London South Bank University and since that time has worked as Corporate Lead for Advanced Practice at a large acute hospital trust, as well as Head of Medical Services for a community NHS trust.
Sarah joined St Giles Hospice in May 2022 as Finance Director.
Sarah is dedicated to ensuring that St Giles has a strategic and forward thinking focus, to help deliver a financially and environmentally sustainable approach to our services.
As a qualified finance professional, Sarah brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from the not-for-profit and commercial sectors, having previously worked with St Ann’s Hospice in Manchester, and as Chief Operating Officer for the National Governing Body for British Showjumping.
Our Board of Trustees is responsible for the strategic direction and governance of the hospice, ensuring we fulfil our objectives and adhere to our vision, purpose and values.
Robin Vickers joined St Giles Hospice in 2020, bringing a wide range of consultancy experience in running and transforming major businesses in the technology and healthcare sectors.
Cath Finn joined St Giles Hospice in 2020, bringing a wide range of experience in promoting best practice and excellence in cancer care in both the NHS and the private sector.
Emma Roderick joined St Giles Hospice in 2024, bringing a wide range of consultancy experience in supporting independent businesses with their strategy and growth plans. Emma is also a Qualified Management Accountant.
Nighat Sultana joined St Giles Hospice in 2022, bringing over 25 years’ experience working in hospital, commissioning, and programme management settings.
Noel Shanahan joined St Giles Hospice in 2022, bringing a wealth of experience in a number of senior roles, including CEO of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).
Paul Jennings joined St Giles Hospice in 2020, bringing over 40 years of experience within the NHS. Paul is also Chair of Hospice UK and a Trustee of the Nishkam Healthcare Trust.
Peter Ingham joined St Giles Hospice in 2022, bringing 30 years of experience as a practising GP. Peter is also a Primary Care Advisor at the University Hospital Birmingham.
Sally Bedford joined St Giles Hospice in 2024, bringing 25 years’ experience working for the NHS, including 11 years working with the Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in governance, human resources and communications.
Sarb Basi joined St Giles Hospice in 2022, bringing more than 18 years’ senior NHS experience and more than 12 years’ experience in the private sector.
Having previously been Chair and Deputy Chair of our Board of Trustees, Simon James re-joined St Giles Hospice in 2020, bringing a wide range of experience working within local charities and community organisations.
Steve Ridler joined St Giles Hospice in 2016, bringing a wide range of experience as a Chartered Accountant in professional practice, manufacturing and retail.
Val Jones joined St Giles Hospice in 2021, bringing a wide range of medical experience through the NHS, most recently working as Director of Nursing and Quality for Cannock and Stafford CCGs.
