Melanie Hall Email & Phone Number

Leicester, Gb

Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom

I chair the Board of Pathology First to provide highest standards of governance and transparency. Pathology First is an established and innovative joint venture between Synlab and Mid and South Essex University Hospitals Group, providing extensive hub and spoke pathology services to the acute and community sectors. I facilitate effective working between the Board members and other key stakeholders and lead the Board in determining the strategic direction of the service and gaining assurance on performance.

Engaged by a range of businesses to provide consultancy and governance on strategy and critical projects- Working with Unipart Logistics Board as Programme Director and subject matter expert to enable a seamless transition for a significant new Healthcare contract- Mentoring a range of SMEs to unlock sales growth potential and marketing strategy

Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Providing governance and assurance, alongside the Executive Board and Governors, to secure excellence in patient care, performance within budget, regulatory compliance and performance targets. Lead NED for Medics and Medical services. Vice Chair of Audit Committee. Member of Quality and Governance and the Remuneration Committees. NED lead for Equality, Diversion and Inclusion. Freedom to Speak Up Guardian and Health & Well-being Guardian for the Trust.

Global Board and Regional Advisory role - Sponsorship, governance and assurance lead on corporate, global projects including country/product development, operational excellence and global marketing plans. Mentored senior leaders across regions to enhance performance and unlock progress. Member of UKI Talent Development Steering Group driving diversity and leadership development agendas

Coventry, United Kingdom

Led the UKI Life Sciences and Healthcare (LSHC) Business Unit and member of DHL Global LSHC Board, focussed on acquisitions, driving growth and securing global customer engagement and satisfaction. Within UK business, led a portfolio of healthcare services which include global clinical trials management, warehouse and transport services for pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers and homecare and hospital logistics services (such as patient transport). Turned struggling business around to double profit over 3 years and drove process improvement across functions and operations, drawing on the best of DHL corporate ‘lean’ Ops Excellence toolkits. License holder and accountable for consistent and resilient regulatory compliance against MHRA GDP/GMP and Care Quality Commission standards. Drove year on year improvement in customer and regulatory body audit results. Developed global clinical trials IT infrastructure and business processes to improve data security. Worked within Pharmaceutical industry to explore multi-user direct to patient platforms, targeting compliant, low cost solutions

Alfreton, Derbyshire

DHL/NHS Supply Chain was a £2bn turnover wholesaling business servicing the english healthcare market. Restructured customer and stakeholder activity to accelerate growth within the recessionary public sector environment and refocussed the business on customer and political stakeholder evolution and innovation. Accountabilities include service/solution development, market strategy, Corporate Affairs and media relations, and sales - account management and new business acquisition. Achieved a 7% year on year revenue. Governed Stakeholder engagement across diverse customers, government departments, suppliers and trade bodies, with focus on CEOs, Finance Directors, Clinical Leaders and Government advisors

Managing Director of £1bn turnover Business Unit within NHS Supply Chain, covering procurement, sales, marketing, and business development across a range of medical and non-medical markets. Exceeded procurement savings targets by nurturing innovative strategies, operating within EU regulations, requiring integration across multiple providers, robust category plans and critical process compliance

Heading up Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Public Affairs and Business Development functions and Home Delivery business unit. Achieved 10-15% year on year sales growth through introducing account management and productivity measures

Promoted to Executive Board position, leading customer service, sales, marketing and service development teams, in addition to corporate governance and strategy responsibilities

Brought in to introduce commercial thinking and sales and marketing subject matter expertise to newly created business within public sector. Headed up sales, customer service, emerging marketing team and business development

Co-Director of housing estate management company covering 37 properties, overseeing c£30,000 shareholding fund, annual charges, facilities maintenance and social committee

A family run, £150m turnover manufacturer and multichannel distributor of fitted kitchens, bedrooms and appliances.Promoted from Branded Marketing Mgr through to Head of Marketing, covering promotional and commercial strategy for all furniture and white goods across all sectors from diy retail, construction, export to High street specialist retail distribution channels

Manufacturer of flat and safety glass - A multinational £3bn division of Pilkington Plc.. Promoted from graduate trainee through to Housing Market Mgr

French & Spanish, Modern Languages

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