Oge Austin-Chukwu, associate non-executive director

Oge joined the trust on 4 September 2023 as an associate non-executive director.

Oge brings over 30 years of experience working within the NHS, first in obstetrics and gynaecology and later as a local GP.

During this time, she has held various roles including a senior partner, GP appraiser and medical tutor. As a qualified leadership/executive coach, Oge works with people and organisations to support with clarity on their vision, strategy and performance.

Oge is a passionate advocate for innovation and sustainable progress to drive growth, while sharing her experiences as an entrepreneur from a Black Asian Minority Ethnic (BAME) background to embed cultures of diversity and inclusion.

Outside of the NHS and coaching, Oge is co-host of a podcast that provides leadership insights for BAME female leaders, she is the co-founder of a social enterprise that supports leaders and organisations to implement and maintain diversity and inclusion targets, she is also the chair of the charity Freedom 2.