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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust names Indian-origin leaders to senior roles
Munshi and Nair will enhance patient care, workforce development, and healthcare integration at MFT.
Meera Nair (L) and Sahail Munshi (R) / Image - Manchester University NHS Foundation
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) has appointed two Indian-origin National Health System (NHS) leaders to its Board. Physician Sohail Munshi has been named joint chief medical officer, and Meera Nair has been appointed as chief people officer.
MFT chief executive Mark Cubbon welcomed the appointments, stating, “Sohail and Meera will be taking up their roles with us at a very important time as we drive forward our MFT Strategy to help improve the health and quality of life of our diverse communities. I look forward to them joining the team.”
Munshi, who has served as medical director for the Manchester and Trafford Local Care Organisations, brings over 25 years of experience as a general physician (GP) in Manchester. He became chief medical officer of the Manchester Local Care Organisation in 2018, with the role expanding to include Trafford in 2019.
Munshi advises NHS England on clinical integration and healthcare inequalities, and was awarded the British Empire Medal in 2017 for his contributions to primary care and the community.
“I am passionate about keeping people at the center of everything we do, and I am delighted to be taking up this role,” said Munshi, adding, “It is an honour and a privilege to work with all the MFT family to drive excellence in outcomes for our patients and communities.” Munshi will collaborate with Toli Onon, MFT’s other joint chief medical officer, to provide comprehensive medical leadership.
Meera Nair, currently chief people officer for Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, brings over two decades of NHS experience. Her career spans acute, community, and mental health sectors. Prior to her current role, she served as director of Workforce and Quality Improvement at Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust.
“I am thrilled to be joining MFT where we have significant opportunities to improve the lives and outcomes for patients, communities and our staff because of the scale of the organisation, the range of services, the collaboration with partners, and the integrated model of acute, community and social care,” Nair said.
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