Karen James

"Karen James OBE joined Tameside Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in 2014, following a successful career in the NHS. Having started her career as a registered nurse, she has, over the last fourteen years, held a number of executive leadership roles in large acute tertiary providers. 

In November 2020 Karen was also appointed Chief Executive at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and now undertakes the role as Joint Chief Executive and is the statutory Accounting Officer for both Trusts. Karen has significant experience in managing large scale change across complex economies and has been successful in the delivery of improvements in organisational performance. Karen leads the Executive team and also serves on the Finance & Performance Committees."