Who we are

We’re a multi-specialist team of healthcare professionals, problem solvers, analysts, co-creators and operational experts who are all united about providing exceptional care, for everyone.

Leadership team and Board

Helen Curr

Chief Executive

My role is to bring ‘Exceptional care for everyone’ to life in all that we do – creating a culture that permeates every decision and action we take.

Sarah Bartholomew

Commercial Director and Deputy Chief Executive

I strive to link our journey with the broader world, facilitating improved lives. I seek to forge new partnerships and collaborations.

Lesley Jay

Finance Director

I work to ensure safe stewardship of the company’s financial resources so that we are appropriately resourced to help the communities we serve.

Matthew Riley

Head of Informatics

My team manages and develops the information systems that we use across our services. My role is to inspire the use of information to connect the organisation to its purpose.

Kirsty Coates

Partnership Director of Sussex MSK Health

I work in partnership with colleagues across Here, Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust and the wider system to lead the development of Sussex MSK Health. My focus is on supporting collaboration, improving outcomes, and ensuring people can access the right care at the right time.

Kristin Francis

Director of Primary Care

My focus is on developing innovative solutions and connecting good ideas to support Primary Care in Sussex. I work directly with the local system to deliver joined-up, exceptional care to the people in our local communities through a variety of workstreams.

Rich Taunt

Lead Non Executive Director

I work with Board colleagues to support the organisation to be the best it can be. It includes a focus on how colleagues across Here can make good decisions to enable us to meet our purpose.

Mo Kanjilal

Non Executive Director

I help the board by asking questions, giving advice and by being someone they can talk to for ideas. I also work with people in teams at Here where they are working on more business-focused areas.

Annika Small OBE

Non Executive Director

I’m super excited about the future of Here as we continue to engage people and their communities across the UK, tackling health inequalities and delivering change at scale.