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Jeremy Townsend

Examiner · DISC type sc
Non Executive Director at NHS England
📍 Bromley, England, United Kingdom

Jeremy Townsend is the Chief Financial Officer at Marks and Spencer, leveraging a deep background in senior finance roles at companies like Rentokil Initial and J Sainsbury. He holds several non-executive director positions, including at NHS England. A graduate of The University of Manchester, he is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Outside of his corporate roles, Jeremy is deeply involved with parkrun, where he serves on the global board as a non-executive director. His background as an avid participant, having completed hundreds of runs, showcases a personal passion for community fitness. His work with the NHS aligns with an interest in public wellbeing.

He is a passionate runner and an active participant in parkrun, the same organization for which he serves on the global board.

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Experience
38 Years
Current Role
Non Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
Bromley, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Jeremy shows up

Overcautious
Unexpressive
Status Quo Seeker

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach.

Priorities

Topics Jeremy cares about

Retail Transformation
As CFO, he is a key part of the strategy to "Reshape M&S for Growth, " focusing on disciplined capital allocation and operational cash flow to drive returns.
Corporate Governance
Serves as a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee for NHS England, with past board experience at PZ Cussons and Morrisons.
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Career

Work history

2020
Non Executive Director
NHS England
11-2022 - 5-2025
Chief Financial Officer
Marks and Spencer
1-2015 - 12-2024
Non Executive Director
parkrun
1-2020 - 2-2024
Non Executive Director
PZ Cussons
2020 - 2021
Non Executive Director
Morrisons
In the press

Media appearances

Our leadership team - NHS England. Featured in NHS England (official website)
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Our board members' register of interests - NHS England. Featured in NHS England (official website)
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Education

Jeremy has no verified education history

Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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