Ann Beasley, CBE

Chair

Ann formally became Chair of South West London and St. George’s Mental Health NHS Trust on 1 October 2018

With a strong background in finance, Ann’s most recent role was Director General for the Finance, Assurance and Commercial Group at the Ministry of Justice. Ann has over ten years’ experience as a Non-Executive Director and Trustee within the Charity and NHS sector, having been Chair of Trustees for the Alzheimer’s Society. Ann is also a Non-executive Director at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust and a Non-Executive Director and Vice-Chair at St George’s NHS Foundation Trust.

Ann, a Kingston resident and a lifelong supporter of public services, has extensive experience of working at the highest levels of government and brings a wealth of experience across a range of sectors, which will help steer the Trust towards its goal of being a CQC Outstanding organisation.

In 2010 Ann was awarded a CBE for her work with public services.