Board of Directors Update
3 July 2024
Over recent months there have been some key changes within the Primary Eyecare Services Board of Directors. Our board are responsible for holding accountability for the organisation, providing strategic direction, oversight of effective governance and allocation of resources.
We would like to inform you of the departure of two esteemed members of our Board of Directors, Trevor Warburton and Gordon Elliot. Both have stepped down from the board, effective 20 March 2024.
Trevor has been an integral part of Primary Eyecare Services, with involvement in primary eyecare companies since 2012. He has provided valuable insights and expertise from his clinical and sector leadership background as well as his extensive experience from within local optical committees. Trevor (below) now progresses his journey to retirement.
Gordon has been with us for six years, and during this time has made significant contributions to Primary Eyecare Services. Bringing a wealth of experience to the board from working as a qualified optometrist, in both employed and locum optometry whilst also being a member of the GOC fitness to practice panel. Gordon (below) now has moved to practice in Wales.
Primary Eyecare Services would like to extend gratitude to both Trevor and Gordon for their dedication and service. Their efforts have been instrumental in advancing our goals and initiatives.
With that announcement, we have good news. We are pleased to announce the addition of two new non-executive members to our Board of Directors, Karen Bass and Claire Jenkinson, effective 1 April 2024.
Karen brings a wealth of knowledge to her role, from cross-sector experience in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, charity, education and professional services. Karen has extensive experience of governance. Bringing her expertise in these fields, Karen (below) will be invaluable as we continue to advance our strategic goals.
Claire has extensive experience with over 25 years in commercial and general management roles in B2B businesses, primarily with Reed Elsevier, Emap and CRU International. Claire has held a number of senior roles, including Sales Development Director for Emap’s B2B division. She was Group Publishing Director of Nursing Times and Health Service Journal and then became Managing Director of Emap’s conference business, responsible for overseeing 350 events. Before moving to a non-executive career, Claire (below) was Sales and Marketing Director for CRU International, delivering significant transformational change and market leading growth for the business. We are excited to leverage Claire’s insights and leadership on the board.
We look forward to their contributions and are excited about the future supported by a broad and experienced board.
The Primary Eyecare Services board is made up of seven directors. This currently includes an independent chair (Dame Janet Paraskeva), four directors from within the sector (Fionnuala Stott, Charles Barlow, Kristy Jackson and Stephen McAndrew) and now two directors from outside our sector (Karen Bass and Claire Jenkinson).