The charity has appointed Bunie Anyaegbunam, Graham Clarke, Kendall Jamieson Gilmore, and Natalie Joseph-Williams to help set Picker's direction and ensure oversight of its work.

Anyaegbunam is an accomplished growth and marketing leader with two decades of experience scaling consumer-facing technology platforms.

Clarke is currently the Deputy Chair of NHS Devon, Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly. He has held several high-profile executive and non-executive positions including in his current role as a Non-Executive Member for the Department of Health & Social Care, and on its Audit and Risk Committee.

Jamieson Gilmore is an associate director of strategy at NICE and is also working as lead advisor at the DHSC, supporting the development and delivery of the 10-Year Health Plan for England.

Joseph-Williams is a reader in Improving Patient Care at Cardiff University's School of Medicine and associate director of the Health and Care Research Wales Evidence Centre.

Angela Coulter, chair of the board of trustees at Picker, said: ‘Each brings distinct insights and expertise, and they represent a range of backgrounds and skills – further strengthening our ability to champion person-centred care at every level. Their shared dedication to our mission will be invaluable as we work together to guide Picker's strategy and enhance our positive impact for patients, the public, and health and care staff.'