NAPC Personnel

Mike Ramsden, Chief Executive

Mike commenced his career in the NHS in 1977 and worked within the Service for 26 years.

He became Chief Executive of Wakefield Family Health Services Authority in 1989 and then Chief Executive of Leeds Family Health Services Authority in 1992.

He was then appointed as Chief Executive of Leeds Health Authority in 1999, a position he held until the reorganisation of the service in 2002.

In 2002 Mike left the NHS to become a Director of two companies specialising in consultancy and management services. At the same time he established Smartrisk Foundation (UK), a charity focussed on preventing injuries, particularly amongst children.  

Mike was appointed as Chief Executive of NAPC in October 2007.

Maggie Marum, Management Consultant

Maggie has been working as an independent management consultant to the NAPC since its inception. Together with Executive members she provides advice and support to the wider membership, organises events and produces publications.

Maggie also carries out consultancy work for health related organisations including the Department Health and other bodies. In the past Maggie has been a Director of Primary Care in a FHSA, as well as a Regional Director in the South West. Her career includes 17 years in the Department of Health, including 4 years as a Liaison Officer for 18 FPCs in a performance management role. In her spare time, Maggie has been a volunteer counsellor in Cirencester. She can also be said to be passionate about primary care, classical music, theatre, cinema, good food and foreign travel.

Sally Kitt, Office Manager

Sally joined the NAPC in December 2001 as the Office Manager. Prior to that Sally worked for a global IT company as PA/Admin Manager to a Director for over 6 years.

Part of Sally's remit within NAPC is updating the web site, development and management of the Associations Intranet, conference and workshop administration and ensuring the smooth day to day running of the head office at Lettsom House.