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Interim Director of Public Health
Background
John graduated in medicine from Glasgow University in 1996 and has worked in the Scottish NHS since this time. He trained in general practice and then public health medicine and has worked as a consultant in public health since 2009, specialising in services public health which focuses on the ways in which services are commissioned and delivered to improve population health and reduce health inequalities. He completed an MD researching models of primary care for Scotland and the role of the community in governance of services.
His interests include child and maternal public health, screening, primary care and population health modelling. He worked with colleagues in Melbourne on a regional operating model for services with a focus on population health. He also works with the World Health Organization and has edited reports on the management of chronic diseases in primary care and advised on the future organisation of primary care systems across Europe. He has supported public health training across the European WHO region including work with Kazakhstan. From 2020 to 2025 John was the City Clinical Director for Glasgow HSCP, providing advice, support and governance to vulnerable groups including prisoners. John also works as a GP in Glasgow.
Responsibilities
Board
TBC
Member of
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Hospitality
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Register of interest
No interests declared.
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Director of Finance
Biography
Michael Breen is the Director of Finance for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
Prior to his arrival at NHSGGC, Michael was Director of Finance with NHS Lanarkshire, and previous to that, was Director of Finance with NHS Golden Jubilee.
He has also held the position of Vice Principal at Ayrshire College, served as a Non-Executive Director on the Board of NHS Ayrshire and Arran, and held the role of Chair of the Integration Joint Board for Health and Social Care Services within East Ayrshire.
Other information
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Hospitality
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Register of interest
No interests declared.
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Non-Executive Member
Period
18/08/25 – 17/08/29
Background
Giovanni is an IT professional with over 25 years’ industry experience and spent his early career as a management consultant. Giovanni, a member of the Board of the Ecology Building Society since 2022, and a Non Executive Advisor to Forestry & Land Scotland,
brings a wealth of knowledge and skills in the areas of Technology, Digital Transformation and Cyber Security.
Giovanni was previously the CEO of Doosan Digital Innovation Europe from 2014 until March 2025, a company delivering Digital and Cybersecurity services to customers in a variety of sectors.
Responsibilities
Board
- None
Member of
- Clinical and Care Governance Committee
- Finance, Planning and Performance Committee
- Healthcare Charity Committee
Integrated Joint Board (IJB)
- Inverclyde IJB
Other information
Expenses claims
No expense claims have been declared.
Hospitality
No hospitality declared
Register of interest
Trustee, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Endowment Fund
Forestry and Land Scotland – Non Executive Adviser
Ecology Building Society – Non Executive Director and Member of Various Subcommittees
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Non-Executive Member
Period
25/08/25 – 24/08/29
Background
Jamie is a counsellor and founder of Hopeful Spaces, a community-based therapy service in Paisley. Jamie received a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the New Year’s Honours for his work during the COVID-19 pandemic. He has served on the boards of SAMH and Amma Birth Companions and is currently a member of the Scotland Committee at Shelter. He brings governance experience across national and community organisations, alongside expert insight in mental health and community engagement, with a focus on accessibility, dignity, and person-centred care.
Responsibilities
Board
- None
Member of
- Finance Planning and Performance Committee
- Population Health and Wellbeing Committee
Integrated Joint Board (IJB)
- Renfrewshire IJB
Other information
Expenses claims
No expense claims have been declared.
Hospitality
No hospitality declared
Register of interest
Trustee, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Endowment Fund
Jamie Kinlochan Consultancy
Hopeful Spaces Community Interest Company
Scotland Committee Member – Shelter
Member – British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is proud to welcome 274 newly qualified Foundation Year 1 (FY1) doctors as they begin their professional journey in medicine.
This marks an exciting and important milestone for the new cohort, who will transition from academic study to clinical practice.
Over the next two years, these doctors will take part in the UK Foundation Programme, a nationally coordinated training scheme designed to provide early-career medics with a broad range of clinical experiences.
Through structured rotations across various specialities, including acute care, general medicine, and community health, they will gain invaluable hands-on experience in real-world healthcare settings.
The programme not only helps develop core clinical competencies but also fosters professional confidence, teamwork, and decision-making skills. It serves as a critical bridge between medical school and full registration with the General Medical Council, equipping doctors with the tools they need to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Dr Claire Harrow, Deputy Medical Director for Acute Services at NHSGGC, said: “We are delighted to welcome our new FY1 doctors. This marks a significant milestone for them and we are committed to providing a supportive environment for them to develop into our clinical leaders of the future.
“NHSGGC has an ongoing commitment to nurturing future generations of healthcare professionals. By investing in high-quality training and mentorship, the health board continues to strengthen its workforce and ensure the delivery of excellent patient care across Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
“As these FY1 doctors begin their placements, they will be supported by multidisciplinary teams and senior medical staff who are dedicated to guiding them into clinical practice. Their contributions will be felt not only in hospitals but also in the wider community, where they will help meet the evolving healthcare needs of the population.”
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Non-Executive Member
Period
01/07/25 – 30/06/29
Background
Morven qualified in Medicine with Commendation in 1999 from the University of Glasgow and after training in the West of Scotland became a Consultant Geriatrician at Stobhill Hospital then subsequently Glasgow Royal Infirmary from 2009 onwards.
Morven is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (FRCP(Glasg)). She is currently Honorary Secretary of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
Responsibilities
Board
- Chair of Area Clinical Forum
Member of
- Clinical and Care Governance Committee
- Finance Planning and Performance Committee
- People Committee Healthcare Charity Committee
Integrated Joint Board (IJB)
- None
Other information
Expenses claims
No expense claims have been declared.
Hospitality
No hospitality declared
Register of Interest
- Consultant Geriatrician, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
- Honorary Secretary, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
- Director, 1599 at the Royal College
- Charity Trustee, Friends of Glasgow Royal Infirmary
- Spouse of Lord Dean of Guild, The Merchants House Glasgow
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Chief Executive
Biography
Professor Jann Gardner, Chief Executive of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Having started her career as a clinical pharmacist training in both NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Jann worked through progressively senior roles in her professional field.
She then progressed through a number of wider hospital and healthcare management roles, including Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer in NHS Fife before being appointed as a Chief Executive, initially with NHS Golden Jubilee and then, in December 2022, with NHS Lanarkshire.
Jann was appointed as NHSGGC’s Chief Executive on 1st February 2025.
Other information
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Hospitality
No hospitality declared.
Register of interest
No interests have been registered.
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Dr Lesley Thomson KC
Chair
Prof Jann Gardner
Chief Executive
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Medical Director
Biography
Dr Scott Davidson was appointed Medical Director of Greater Glasgow and Clyde in October 2024.
Scott qualified in Medicine from the University of Aberdeen in 1994 before moving to continue his training in Glasgow. He undertook a period of research in Lung Cancer, achieving an MD through the Cancer Research UK Beatson Laboratories. He then went on to join the West of Scotland training scheme for General Internal and Respiratory Medicine, working with many inspirational clinical leaders throughout his research and training. Scott is a Fellow of both the Royal College of Physicians in Glasgow and the Royal College of Physicians in Edinburgh.
He was appointed as a Consultant Respiratory Physician at the Southern General Hospital in 2006. There, he helped to develop the Lung Cancer service, and became Lead Clinician for medicine, before moving to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital when it opened in 2015. There he specialised in the home ventilation of patients with neuromuscular disease, leading the service until 2020.
Scott was the Clinical Director for medical services in the QEUH shortly after it opened, before becoming the South sector Chief of Medicine. He was appointed Deputy Medical Director for Acute services in 2019, remaining in this role until becoming Board Medical Director.
Dr Scott Davidson has a wealth of experience and a proven track record of clinical leadership. This was achieved locally through his clinical services, the pandemic, and leading transformational change both locally and nationally through the redesign of urgent care programmes.
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Expenses claims
No expense claims declared.
Hospitality
No hospitality claimed.
Register of interest
No interests registered.
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