Claire Burden

Values‑driven NHS Chief Executive / senior leader with over 30 years’ experience leading complex acute, community, and system‑wide services across England and Scotland. Proven track record of delivering large‑scale transformation, strengthening governance, improving financial sustainability, and embedding compassionate, inclusive cultures.

Experienced in leading multi‑borough community services, integrated care partnerships, and multi‑agency programmes involving local authorities, commissioners, voluntary sector partners, and regulators to deliver measurable improvements in quality, safety and patient experience. A collaborative and visible leader with a long‑standing commitment to best value, quality, equity and inclusion.

• MSc Psychology of Work — University of Leicester (2018)
• NHS Leadership Academy — Nye Bevan Programme (2015)
• Chartered Management Institute — Lean Operations & Value Management (2010)
• MBA Internation Business — University of East Anglia / Anglia Ruskin (2008)
• BSc — Open University (1998)
• Licentiate & Associate — Ambulance Service Institute (1996–98)
• Paramedic (1995)
• Current studies: MSc Psychology — University of Wrexham (completion 2026/27)