Martin Wright

Role:Non-executive Director, Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Audit Committee

What I do

My role as a Non-executive Director is to hold the Chief Executive and the Executive Team to account for the delivery of the organisation’s strategic aims and objectives. I am also the Chair of the Audit Committee.

How I contribute to improving the experience of service users and carers

My job on the Board is to make sure that services are being provided in the most effective and efficient way. I’m the Chair of the Audit Committee which looks closely at the Trust’s budgets and spending. I want to make sure that the Trust is getting best value from every penny it spends and is using its resources wisely to offer the highest quality services possible.

In committee we look at financial reports and ask questions of the Trust’s staff so that we can assure the Board that the Trust is keeping its spending within planned budgets.

My experience

I was the Deputy Chief Finance Officer for DLA Piper International – one of the largest global law firms – where I was responsible for all aspects of financial reporting and control, including treasury, taxation and financial planning. I managed an international team of finance staff which provided support for more than 4,000 lawyers operating in more than 30 countries around the world.

Get in touch

You can contact me by emailing martin.wright5@nhs.net.