Heartbeat: Hello my name is… Dan Conway

November 15, 2021

We recently welcome Dan Conway to the Trust as he joins us as Associate Director of Corporate Governance / Company Secretary. In a system as large and complex as the NHS, having a strong understanding of what is meant by good governance and clear aims to achieve corporate and clinical objectives is key to both shaping and maintaining a high-performing organisation. Dan previously worked at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Trust and is looking forward to experiencing a new healthcare sector. He hopes to grow further within his specialty while supporting his new team and helping the Trust improve.

“I spent 10 years at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Trust of which the last six years were in the company secretariat department. I progressed from a board support officer, to a deputy company secretary finally becoming a company secretary,” said Dan.

“Within my new role I should be seen as the conscience of the organisation by being be the interface between different elements of the board, the first point of contact for non-executive director’s and a trusted advisor to board members and senior management. I’m here to ensure the Trust and the Board meets all codes of corporate governance that sets out best practice principles and processes to contribute to better organisational performance and provide safe, effective services for patients.”

Dan’s hopes his experience and knowledge he will bring to the role will have a positive impact on SWB. He continued: “I bring a broad experience of providing board level advice on governance, compliance and corporate and strategic risk management. My knowledge will help lead and shape best practice and drive the governance agenda forward.

“Good corporate governance is never a task complete. As the Trust evolves, so does governance as it strives to meet the demands of an ever-changing healthcare system. Good governance is inclusive. I hope to make the Trust governance arrangements simple and effective, and support the organisation to become the best it can be.”

Aside from a breadth of knowledge on all things corporate governance, Dan has a passion for West Bromwich Albion and a love for golf. Welcome to the Trust Dan!