Partner member for NHS Trust / Foundation Trust - Chris Oliver

Chris joined Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust in July 2020 as Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief Executive before becoming Interim Chief Executive in October 2022 and Chief Executive in April 2023.

Chris has sustained a track record of driving performance and delivering results with a focus on improving quality outcome and staff empowerment.

Chris has had a varied and immensely satisfying career which has enabled him to successfully lead healthcare staff in a variety of challenging environments. Chris' experience covers finance, operational and leadership roles.

He was previously Chief Operating Officer at Mid Cheshire Hospitals, a post he held for three years before joining LSCft.