Our Board
Our Board
Our Board provides overall leadership, vision and strategic direction of the Trust. It is collectively accountable for all aspects of performance and management of activities, including clinical and service quality, financial performance and governance. Find out more about our board
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Saleem Ahmed, Associate Non-Executive Director
Saleem Ahmed, Associate Non-Executive Director
Appointed June 2026
Saleem has over 25 years' experience leading complex organisational change, technology-enabled transformation and post-merger integration programmes across Europe, North America and Asia. He has worked in the healthcare, government, financial services and the third sectors, supporting organisations to navigate strategic challenges and build delivery capacity.
Most recently, Saleem served as Transformation Director at NHS Professionals, leading a major transformation supporting NHS workforce services. He has also held senior leadership positions in management consulting and financial services.
A lifelong North London resident, Saleem is committed to improving services and outcomes for local people.
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Saleem Ahmed, Associate Non-Executive Director
Saleem Ahmed, Associate Non-Executive Director
Appointed June 2026
Saleem has over 25 years' experience leading complex organisational change, technology-enabled transformation and post-merger integration programmes across Europe, North America and Asia. He has worked in the healthcare, government, financial services and the third sectors, supporting organisations to navigate strategic challenges and build delivery capacity.
Most recently, Saleem served as Transformation Director at NHS Professionals, leading a major transformation supporting NHS workforce services. He has also held senior leadership positions in management consulting and financial services.
A lifelong North London resident, Saleem is committed to improving services and outcomes for local people.
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Saleem Ahmed, Associate Non-Executive Director
Saleem Ahmed, Associate Non-Executive Director
Appointed June 2026
Saleem has over 25 years' experience leading complex organisational change, technology-enabled transformation and post-merger integration programmes across Europe, North America and Asia. He has worked in the healthcare, government, financial services and the third sectors, supporting organisations to navigate strategic challenges and build delivery capacity.
Most recently, Saleem served as Transformation Director at NHS Professionals, leading a major transformation supporting NHS workforce services. He has also held senior leadership positions in management consulting and financial services.
A lifelong North London resident, Saleem is committed to improving services and outcomes for local people.
More about our board
Our Board is made up of a Chair, Deputy Chair, Senior Independent Director, Non-Executive Directors and Executive Directors, including the Chief Executive.
Our Executive Directors are the most senior managers in the Trust and they are responsible for working with the Non-Executive Directors to translate the Trust's strategic vision into day-to-day operational practices.
The Board has assessed its balance, completeness and appropriateness to the requirements of the Trust, and is satisfied that its members have the relevant skills, expertise and experience to lead the Trust.
Business is conducted through bi-monthly Board meetings. The meetings are held in public for the most part, but they are not public meetings.
There is also an elected Council of Governors (public, staff, service user, and stakeholder) which holds the Board to account.
Here is the Corporate Governance Structure including sub-committees.
- NLFT Constitution
- Board of Directors Declared Interests
Note: Hashika Gibbens is commonly known as Samanthi Gibbens
Contact us
For further information or to request constitutional documents please contact: nlft.Trust.Secretary@nhs.net
