Sharron Blackburn

Sharron joined the Board in October 2021 as a Governor and chaired the Audit and Risk Committee for 12 months from September 2023. In October 2024 she stepped down as a Governor but has remained a Co-opted Governor on the Audit and Risk Committee.

Prior to July 2023 Sharron was the deputy managing director and deputy head of internal audit for Audit Yorkshire, which is an NHS internal audit provider. Her internal audit career spans many years which makes her perfectly placed to support the Group as it continues to develop its risk management processes and mechanisms for board assurance.

Sharron is still a practising internal auditor and governance advisor and brings a very valued perspective. She is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance (CIPFA) and has also worked as an accredited local counter fraud specialist in the NHS.