Graham Rich

Chair

Exemplar Health Care

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Dr Graham Rich is Chair of Exemplar Health Care, bringing significant leadership and board experience across primary, community, and hospital-based healthcare.

He chairs the Board of Directors, which oversees the organisation’s quality and performance.

Graham works closely with Steve Melton and the Senior Leadership Team on strategy, quality management, and business excellence.

At Exemplar Health Care

Graham joined Exemplar Health Care in March 2021. He works closely with Chief Executive Steve Melton and the Senior Leadership Team on strategy, quality management, and business excellence.

His focus is on building on the quality of care provided by Exemplar Health Care and helping more people benefit from its services.

Experience

Graham’s previous roles include Chief Executive of University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Chief Executive of West Hull Primary Care Trust, and Director of Commissioning and Primary Care for Newcastle and North Tyneside.

He has extensive healthcare board experience, including with the previously FTSE-listed Cambian Group and AIM-listed Allocate Software.

He also chairs businesses providing software, technology-enabled care, and temporary facilities for the healthcare sector.

Get to know Exemplar Health Care

Learn more about who we are, our approach to care, and the people and values behind Exemplar Health Care.

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