Mark Flannagan joined Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust in July 2017 from Beating Bowel Cancer, where had been Chief Executive since 2010.  He has an extensive career in Board level health communications, including at the Royal College of General Practitioners; the Royal College of Nursing and Diabetes UK.  Mark has also in BBC Communications during a period of major change and challenge to the Corporation.

He has direct experience of handling crisis communications, not just during the Covid pandemic, and an internationally high-profile case in early 2018, but in many other cases.  Mark has also been a Trustee of different charities covering environmental issues and support families in need.

A keen road cyclist Mark has raised money for charities by taking part in cycling challenges, including Ride London 100, and cycling from London to Paris.