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David Bradley

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Chief Executive Officer at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

David Bradley is the Chief Executive Officer of South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, one of the UKs largest mental health providers. A graduate of Henley Business School and Teesside University, his career includes several senior NHS leadership roles focused on strategic healthcare improvement.

He is a Board Trustee for the Maudsley Charity, reflecting a commitment to supporting mental health advancements through philanthropy. He also believes in the power of art to positively transform clinical environments and improve the patient experience.

Despite his initial skepticism, he became a strong supporter of an art project with Hospital Rooms after it successfully transformed one of the trusts buildings.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Mental Health Services
As CEO of a leading NHS mental health trust, he is deeply involved in shaping and delivering comprehensive mental health care services.
Healthcare Leadership
His career progression through multiple executive roles, including CEO and COO, highlights a focus on strategic management within the NHS.
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Career

Work history

8-2019
Chief Executive Officer
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
11-2019
Board Trustee
Maudsley Charity
8-2012 - 7-2019
Chief Executive Officer
South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust
3-2002 - 7-2012
Chief Operating Officer
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
5-2010 - 4-2011
Managing Director
Community Health Oxfordshire
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Media appearances

Chief Executive David Bradley appointed Chair of Cavendish Square Group. Featured in South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust – Press Release
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David Bradley Announces Retirement After 43 Years of Transformative NHS Leadership. Featured in South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust – Press Release
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Education
1997 - 1999
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Henley Business School
1984 - 1988
Bachelor of Arts (Hons)
Teesside University
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