In the Midlands we have around 437 value makers. This network shares ideas and supports each other through a variety of national, system and organisational events.
Meeting dates for 2026
- Tuesday 22nd September, 13:00 – 14:30
Once the agenda has been confirmed for the next meeting, you can book on here!
If you have missed any of the meetings you can access all recordings through our Youtube channel
Midlands leads forum
- Rebecca Edwards, Finance Partner, Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Zak Hussain, Associate Director of Finance, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
- Luca Paderi, Head of Financial Planning, NHS Lincolnshire ICB
- Tolu Olufowora, Capital Accountant, The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
- Kim Da Silva, Head of Financial Management, West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust
- Wendy Wood, Senior Management Accountant, NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICB
- Pamela Rodgers, Head of Programme Finance – Mental Health and CHC, NHS Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent ICB
- Jamie Weaver, Assistant Management Accountant, Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Sue Johnson, Head of Financial Accounts, NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICB
- Sabeeha Ali, Group Finance Manager, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust
- Andrew Roberts, Senior Finance Manager – Staff Training and Development, Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICB
The leads forum works together to shape the regional meetings and promote the Value Maker Network. If you are interested in getting involved with the forum then please contact futurefocusedfinance@nhs.net
