Our Team

Katy was appointed as Chief Executive in January 2021 and is responsible for the overall running of TLCO and MLCO. Previously she has worked in strategic, performance and transformational roles at MLCO, Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership.

Mark is responsible for day to day operations across the services TLCO and MLCO provide. Alongside ensuring continuity of services, his portfolio includes ensuring new models of care are implemented to transform and improve care.

Layla is the professional lead for Nurses and AHPs within the MLCO and TLCO. She is responsible for the delivery of high quality and safe care ensuring patients and service users have the best possible experience whilst in our care. Layla joined us in April 2024 from Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust where she has worked as the director of governance and deputy chief nurse. Layla is an experienced nurse leader and has worked across medical and surgical specialities within acute and community settings including neurology, neurosurgery, end of life care and trauma & orthopaedics. Layla is a Florence Nightingale scholar with a particular interest in health prevention, research and quality improvement.

Tim is responsible for a range of functions across TLCO and MLCO including business information, risk management, communications, and corporate governance. Previously he has held senior positions in local government and in the Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership.

Karim is a practicing GP in Manchester. As interim Medical Director, he is responsible for leading the clinical strategy of MLCO and TLCO, aiming to improve population health and wellbeing by turning the strategy into reality. Karim became interim Medical Director in December 2024.

Richard works with colleagues to develop and oversee the delivery of the overall values, strategies, accountabilities and operational plan for TLCO. He is also responsible for the day to day running of adult community health services.

Vicki joined the LCOs in October 2024, previously Director of HR at St Mary’s Hospital.

Nicola is responsible for the operational and strategic management of Children’s Community Health Services across TLCO (and MLCO), working to achieve the vision for every child in Trafford to have the best health possible.