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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 became Director of Clinical Services in March 2025.
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 Director of Finance and Operations.
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.
Becky joined St Giles Hospice as a volunteer in September 2017, progressed throughout her tenure in management roles, and became Director of People and Organisational Development in April 2026.
She is a Chartered Fellow member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and a qualified executive coach and mentor. She completed her Masters Degree (MSc) in Strategic Human Resource Management in 2021 at University of Staffordshire.
Having laid the foundations for her directorate and implemented a wide range of initiatives to support colleagues across the organisation, Becky is committed to fostering a culture that strengthens resilience, enhances retention, and attracts people who want to work for an organisation that truly lives its values.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Helen White joined St Giles Hospice as a Trustee in 2025. Helen is an Associate Professor and Lead for Student Experience and Employability at Birmingham City University, and a Staff Governor on the University Board of Governors.
Caroline Barclay joined St Giles Hospice as a Trustee in 2025. Caroline is a retired nurse with extensive leadership experience, including serving as Clinical Director for the Leicestershire Partnership Trust.
Logan Khan joined St Giles Hospice as a Trustee in 2025. Logan is founder and Managing Director of The Boss Partnership accountancy firm in Lichfield and a dedicated supporter of St Giles.
Richard Crawley joined St Giles Hospice as a Trustee in 2025. Richard is a Senior Lawyer at Goldman Sachs in Birmingham, specialising in finance law, governance and risk, with strong networks in Birmingham.
David Payne joined St Giles Hospice as a Trustee in 2025. David is a retired Technology and Transformation Director with experience across multiple global companies, including VISA Europe, Barclays Bank, and Co-op Financial Services.
