JO GANDER

Clinical and Product Assurance (CaPA) Director, NHS Supply Chain

Jo joined NHS Supply Chain in April 2018 bringing over 30 years’ experience in healthcare combining clinical understanding, pharma-industry knowledge and senior leadership within NHS organisations.

Having trained as a Registered General Nurse (RGN) in Harrogate, she then worked within Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals organisations across a number of therapy areas and in a range of Sales/Marketing Clinical and General Manager roles.

Prior to joining the Department, Jo worked locally and regionally for the NHS as a Commissioning Group Director within a Care Trust Plus. She also operated as a senior leader within the NHS England National Team.

Jo has a BA Hons in Business Studies as well as a Masters in Leadership, Innovation and Change. She has also achieved Chartered Marketer status at the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).

Originally from Teesside, she now lives in Lincolnshire with her husband, 2 children, 4 dogs, 2 cats and rather a lot of fish. Jo is a keen gardener and much of her spare time is taken up in her garden and walking her dogs in the woods.