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David Phillips OBE Chair

started professional life as a dentist in 1964
joined the Medical Protection Society in 1981, becoming both head of the Dental Division and Secretary and Dental Director of a new division called Dental Protection before retiring in December of 1999
former lay member of the General Osteopathic Council from its inception as a regulatory body for seven years
served as an advisor to the House of Commons Select Committee
awarded an OBE in 1994 for his services to dentistry
now focuses on chair appointments in the healthcare sector

is the Chief Executive of the National Land Information Service
implemented the online VAT system for HM Customs and Excise, while he was the Director of Logistics
introduced complementary therapies in a corporate environment
former Director of Schroders Bank, with global responsibilities

co-founded The Funding Network, which has so far raised more than £1,000,000 for a wide range of social change projects
has a master’s degree in Effective Learning
works as a literary translator (from French)
has personally experienced the positive effects of acupuncture

is Business Department Director, Medical Services for Atos Origin
is a former Chief Executive of both Wellhouse NHS Trust and North Essex Health Authority
has extensive experience as a consultant working in the NHS across PCTs and Trusts in England

an osteopath with 30 years clinical experience
served on the General Osteopathic Council from 2001-2006 and was previously the chairman of The Guild of Osteopaths (1990-1996)
has served as Principal and Head of Health Sciences at the Oxford School of Osteopathy (1990-1998) and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing

consultant working in organisational change in the NHS, who has worked for a variety of clients and understands the complexity of the environment
has broad experience with a variety of tools and approaches, including storytelling and appreciative inquiry
has a keen interest in influencing the public policy environment
main focuses include working with information and knowledge in changing environments and believes in the need for creating strong relationships with service providers and deliverers