Lesley Bowie was appointed as Board Chair on 1 March 2020, having been a Non-Executive Member of the NHS Ayrshire & Arran Board since 1 November 2013. Lesley has recently been reappointed for a second term as board chair.
With more than 30 years of experience in the IT industry, Lesley brings managerial, operational and client engagement skills to the board as well as her expertise in budgeting, supply chain operations, programme management and change management. Lesley has also previously worked in various management and system consultancy roles.
As Board Chair Lesley also Chairs the Remuneration Committee and Discretionary Points Committee, Integrated Governance Committee and Endowment Trustees. Lesley also Chairs the Medical Education Governance Group.