Louise Ansari

Louise Ansari has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in the healthcare and communication sectors. Louise is currently the Chief Executive of Healthwatch England. Prior to this role, they served as a Non-Executive Director, Deputy Chair of the Board, and Chair of the Population Outcomes Committee at NHS Sussex. From 2020 to 2022, they were the Governing Body Lay Member for Patient and Public Involvement at NHS East Sussex Clinical Commissioning Group.

Before their involvement in the healthcare industry, Ansari held the position of Director of Communications, Influence, and Evidence at the Centre for Ageing Better from 2016 to 2022. Louise also served as a Member of the Board of Trustees at the Medical Research Foundation from 2013 to 2016.

Ansari's experience in the nonprofit sector includes serving as the Director of Prevention of Type 2 diabetes and Director of Communications at Diabetes UK. Louise also worked as a Project Consultant for communications transformation at the organization. Additionally, they held the position of Director of Communications at the British Embassy Madrid from 2008 to 2010.

Louise'searlier career includes roles such as Deputy Director of Communications at the Council of Europe, Head of Communications at the London Borough of Lambeth, and Press Officer at the Food Standards Agency, where they focused on nutrition, salt reduction, BSE, and GM foods.

Louise Ansari attended the University of Exeter from 1985 to 1988, where they studied English Literature (British and Commonwealth). It is not known whether they obtained a degree from this institution. Additionally, they also attended Cranfield University, although the dates of attendance and their area of study are not provided.