Our Board of Directors
Stewart Baird
Position
East Kent Hospitals Trust Chair.
Responsibilities
Chair of the Board of Directors
Chair of the Council of Governors
Member of the Nominations and Remuneration Committee.
History with the Trust
Stewart joined the Trust on 1 June 2021, he was appointed as acting Chair on 1 January 2024.
Professional background
Stewart has over 30 years commercial experience working in the private sector, holding senior roles in a variety of high profile organisations, including Eurostar and Virgin. He is currently the Chief Executive of a private equity investment business and sits as a Non-Executive Director on a number of Boards.
Other current activities
Stewart is married with three children and is also a Non-Executive Director in-common of Spencer Private Hospitals and a Trustee of Kent Search & Rescue.