Mike Farrar

Mike brings deep expertise in NHS and global healthcare, with 15 years’ experience as an NHS Chief Executive, leader of the North West England Strategic Health Authority, and subsequently, as Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation. He currently leads his own consultancy, playing a significant role in shaping and implementing local and global policy and change. Mike’s clients include PwC, the NHS, RCGP and the Pharma and Med tech sectors. In 2005, Mike was awarded the CBE for his services to the NHS, as well as honorary fellowships at the Royal College of GPs, the Royal College of Physicians and the University of Central Lancashire. Mike also chairs the Positive Practice Mental Health Collaborative, and is a board member of the Charity Bank Advisory Board and Vincent Housing Association.