Heidi Travis OBE Appointed As MKUH Chair

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Trust (MKUH) today announces the appointment of Heidi Travis OBE as its new Chair, effective immediately.

Heidi brings a wealth of experience to the role which she was offered after a formal and competitive recruitment process.

Her impressive career track record includes 14 years in board-level roles at Sue Ryder, and 25 years at Marks & Spencer PLC. She formerly served as a Non-Executive Director for both Bucks PCT (now Bucks NHS) and Aylesbury Vale CCG.

Since 2018, Heidi has been a Non-Executive Director of MKUH and, in April 2024, she became its interim Chair following the departure of Alison Davis.

Commenting on her appointment, Heidi said: "I am honoured to become Chair of MKUH on a permanent basis and I look forward to collaborating with the Board, and all of our colleagues, as we navigate the challenges ahead. I am committed to continuing our work

to improve timely access to hospital services and will ensure that we maintain a focus on patient experience, accessibility and safety.”

Joe Harrison, CEO of MKUH, welcomed the appointment and said: “Heidi is an innovative, highly-skilled leader and we are very pleased that she is now a permanent Chair. Her skills and positivity will be instrumental in helping us to deliver a hospital that is

fit for the future.”