Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Annette Walker

Chief Finance Officer

Annette is a qualified chartered public finance accountant, who has held a number of senior positions across the NHS. She joined Bolton NHS Foundation Trust in 2017, with previous roles including Director of Finance of Bolton Primary Care Trust and the Chief Finance Officer of Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group. Annette has a dual role as Chief Finance Officer of Bolton NHS Foundation Trust and across the Bolton health and care system. She is also the Green Champion for Bolton and is the Executive lead for our Estates and Facilities subsidiary company, iFM Bolton.

Dr Rauf Munshi

Medical Director

Dr Munshi joined the Trust in 2014 as a Consultant in Acute Medicine, his first role after completing his specialist training in the North West. Since then, Rauf has held several positions within the trust, including Divisional Medical Director for Medicine and Community Services. Before becoming Medical Director in January 2026, he served as Associate Medical Director for Clinical Governance and System Integration, playing a pivotal role in driving service transformation and quality improvement. He is passionate about improving clinical outcomes and reducing health inequalities for the people of Bolton, his hometown. Alongside his Executive role, he continues to work clinically.

James Mawrey

Deputy Chief Executive and Chief People Officer

James joined Bolton NHS Foundation Trust in 2018 and has a wealth of experience at a senior level in the NHS. He ensures that our workforce has the tools and support to be the best they can be in their roles. He leads the Trust’s engagement, development and wellbeing programmes, has a passion for inclusivity, and strives to make sure we represent our diverse population and workforce in all that we do. James believes that brilliant patient care is a direct result of a workforce that is supported to be the best they can be, and is dedicated to listening and working in partnership with our staff to ensure that we keep doing what we do well, and develop the areas we need to do better in.

Rae Wheatcroft

Chief Operating Officer

Rae has worked for the NHS for more than 30 years, joining Bolton in 2009 at senior management level. She has worked in senior operations roles for the majority of her NHS career, covering most major service areas including A&E, critical care and paediatrics, becoming Chief Operating Officer at the Trust in January 2022. She is responsible for ensuring that we deliver our organisational targets.

Sharon Katema

Director of Corporate Governance and Trust Secretary

Sharon is an experienced corporate governance professional with knowledge of the health, public and voluntary sectors, who is passionate about ensuring that the Trust is well governed and compliant with all statutory and regulatory requirements. As the conscience of the Trust, Sharon is the conduit between our Council of Governors and the Board of Directors.

Sharon White

Chief of Strategy and Partnerships

Sharon has worked in the NHS for a number of years in clinical and managerial roles. She works with staff to develop and deliver the Trust’s strategy and is the Executive Lead for digital delivery and transformation. She leads on developing and building partnerships with our communities and organisations in Bolton and across Greater Manchester, to improve health and outcomes for our population. Sharon is also responsible for the Trust’s Charity and ensuring the Trust engages with and communicates well with our staff, patients and the public.

Tyrone Roberts

Chief Nursing Officer

Tyrone has worked across surgery, medicine, women & children’s and community. His areas of interest are quality improvement science, population health and the development of others. Tyrone is passionate about the people of Bolton, and the ambition of partners to improve the health and well-being through joint working.

Fiona Taylor

Non-Executive Director

Our Board bring a wide range of experience and share collective responsibility for all the decisions they make on behalf of the organisation. This includes making sure our services are safe, high‑quality and delivered in line with national standards for clinical governance, education, training and research. They also ensure that we run our services effectively and efficiently, providing the best possible value for money for the public we serve.

Gita Bhutani

Associate Non-Executive Director

Our Board bring a wide range of experience and share collective responsibility for all the decisions they make on behalf of the organisation. This includes making sure our services are safe, high‑quality and delivered in line with national standards for clinical governance, education, training and research. They also ensure that we run our services effectively and efficiently, providing the best possible value for money for the public we serve.

Ian Williamson

Non-Executive Director

Our Board bring a wide range of experience and share collective responsibility for all the decisions they make on behalf of the organisation. This includes making sure our services are safe, high‑quality and delivered in line with national standards for clinical governance, education, training and research. They also ensure that we run our services effectively and efficiently, providing the best possible value for money for the public we serve.

Janat Hulston

Non-Executive Director

Our Board bring a wide range of experience and share collective responsibility for all the decisions they make on behalf of the organisation. This includes making sure our services are safe, high‑quality and delivered in line with national standards for clinical governance, education, training and research. They also ensure that we run our services effectively and efficiently, providing the best possible value for money for the public we serve.

Sean Harriss

Non-Executive Director

Our Board bring a wide range of experience and share collective responsibility for all the decisions they make on behalf of the organisation. This includes making sure our services are safe, high‑quality and delivered in line with national standards for clinical governance, education, training and research. They also ensure that we run our services effectively and efficiently, providing the best possible value for money for the public we serve.

Seth Crofts

Non-Executive Director

Our Board bring a wide range of experience and share collective responsibility for all the decisions they make on behalf of the organisation. This includes making sure our services are safe, high‑quality and delivered in line with national standards for clinical governance, education, training and research. They also ensure that we run our services effectively and efficiently, providing the best possible value for money for the public we serve.

Tirivake Mutambasere

Associate Non-Executive Director

Our Board bring a wide range of experience and share collective responsibility for all the decisions they make on behalf of the organisation. This includes making sure our services are safe, high‑quality and delivered in line with national standards for clinical governance, education, training and research. They also ensure that we run our services effectively and efficiently, providing the best possible value for money for the public we serve.

Tony Allen

Non-Executive Director

Our Board bring a wide range of experience and share collective responsibility for all the decisions they make on behalf of the organisation. This includes making sure our services are safe, high‑quality and delivered in line with national standards for clinical governance, education, training and research. They also ensure that we run our services effectively and efficiently, providing the best possible value for money for the public we serve.