With a strong background in finance, Ann’s last executive role was Director General
for the Finance, Assurance and Commercial Group at the Ministry of Justice. Ann
has over seventeen years’ experience as a Non-Executive Director and Trustee
within the Charity and NHS sector, having been Chair of Trustees for the Alzheimer’s
Society.
- Vice Chair of St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Chair of Finance Committee
- Non-Executive Director of Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.
- Independent member of Alzheimer’s Trading Limited Board.
Previously Trustee, Vice-Chair and Chair of the Alzheimer’s Society, 2009-2016.
CIPFA Trustee and member of main council, 2015-2017 and Chair of Central
Government Panel. Accountant General for the Senior Courts of England and Wales,
and Commissioner for the Reduction of the National Debt, appointed by the Lord
Chancellor, 2013-2016. Independent Financial Adviser for ACAS Audit Committee
from 2017 to 2022.
Ann’s executive career included 36 years in the public sector, working principally in
the justice sector. Director-General, Finance, Assurance and Commercial Group and
Member of Secretary of State led Departmental Board of Ministry of Justice, 2010-
2016; Main Executive Agency Board Member and Director of Finance and
Performance – National Offender Management Service (incorporating HM Prison
Service and Probation Service), 2002-2010; Metropolitan Police Service – various
posts rising to Director of Business Change, including Area Business Manager for
South West London, Head of Equal Opportunities Unit and Head of Performance
Information Bureau / MPS Statistical Advisor, 1988-2002.
Ann, a Kingston resident since 1983 and a lifelong supporter of public services, has
extensive experience of working at the highest levels of government and brings a
wealth of experience across a range of sectors. In 2010 Ann was awarded a CBE for her work with public services.
Ann’s term of office as Trust Chair at South West London St George’s Mental Health Trust is until 30 September 2026.