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Mike Gilbert

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Executive Director of Corporate Governance at NHS Kent & Medway
📍 Sittingbourne, England, United Kingdom

Mike is a seasoned leader who transitioned from a 13-year career in the Royal Air Force to a nearly 30-year tenure in the NHS, culminating as the Executive Director of Corporate Governance for NHS Kent & Medway. He now serves as a Councillor and Deputy Leader for Boston Borough Council.

After retiring from the NHS in late 2025, Mike moved to Lincolnshire and became actively involved in his new community through local government. He has a profound, lifelong commitment to supporting the armed forces community, stemming from his own decorated service in the RAF.

Unique fact: He is a veteran of the Royal Air Force and recipient of the Air Officer Commander-in-Chiefs Commendation for Outstanding Service.

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Experience
40 Years
Current Role
Executive Director of Corporate Governance
Location
Sittingbourne, England, United Kingdom
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Veterans' Support
A Royal Air Force veteran himself, he was the Chair of the NHS Kent and Medway Armed Forces Network, championing healthcare services for serving personnel, veterans, and their families.
Local Government
Following his retirement from the NHS and move to Lincolnshire, he was elected as a Councillor and serves as the Deputy Leader of Boston Borough Council.
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Career

Work history

7-2022 - 12-2025
Executive Director of Corporate Governance
NHS Kent & Medway
11-2018 - 7-2022
Kent and Medway CCGs Transitional Director of Corporate Affairs
NHS Kent and Medway
12-2012 - 7-2018
Company Sec, Asst CEO and Dir of Corporate Services - Swale and DGS Clinical Commissioning Groups
NHS Swale and NHS Dartford Gravesham and Swanley Clinical Commissioning Groups
5-2007 - 2013
Deputy Director, Contracting and Procurement Team
West Kent PCT
6-2004 - 5-2007
Assistant Director, Strategic Planning and Contract Performance
East Kent Primary Care Trusts
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Education
1983 - 1984
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West Kent College
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