Patrick Flaherty
Chief Executive, Staffordshire County Council, Partner Member
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Patrick has over thirty years’ experience in the local government sector and during
this time has led a wide range of operational council services. Previous roles
include Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Somerset County Council and more
recently CEO of the London Borough of Harrow.
Originally qualified as a civil engineer and transport planner, Patrick has
considerable experience of managing area wide transport networks and delivering
enabling infrastructure for economic growth projects. For over two decades
Patrick has led major regeneration and economic initiatives that have led to many
major inward investments and growth.
Patrick also served as the Senior Responsible Officer and the independent Chair
of the Somerset Integrated Care System, an NHS England appointment to lead
the joint health and care system in Somerset. Pat has expertise and experience
in organisation operational and finance turnaround and improvement.
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ICS/ICB Chief Executive Officer
ICB Non-Executive Chair
Chief Medical Officer
Chief Finance Officer
Chief Transformation Officer
Chief Digital Officer
Chief People Officer
Chief Nursing and Therapies Officer
Non-Executive Chair of Strategic Commissioning and Transformation Committee
Director of Corporate Governance
Chief Delivery Officer
Non-Executive Chair of Audit Committee
Non-Executive Chair of People, Culture and Organisational Development Committee
Non-Executive Chair of Quality and Safety Committee and Finance and Performance Committee
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