Extensions to Terms of Two Non-Executive Members of the NI Blood Transfusion Service Board

The Department of Health has announced extensions to the terms of two Non-Executive Lay Members of the NI Blood Transfusion Service Board

The term of Mrs Lorraine Lindsay has been extended from 7 February 2020 for a maximum period of 12 months; and Mr Ian Henderson’s term has been extended for a maximum period of 12 months which commenced 21 February 2020.

The Non-Executive Member role attracts a remuneration of £3,070 per annum and carries a time commitment of 1 day per month.

NIBTS was established in 1994 as an independent Special Agency of the Department of Health in Northern Ireland. It is the sole supplier of blood and blood products to Health and Social Care (HSC) in Northern Ireland.  NIBTS is managed by a Senior Management Team led by a Chief Executive that reports through a Board chaired by a non-executive Chairman supported by three non-executive members and the Chief Executive.

All appointments are made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process. Both appointees declared they had not engaged in any political activity in the last five years.

The appointments are made in accordance with the Code of Practice issued by the Commissioner for Public Appointments for Northern Ireland.

Notes to editors: 

1. Mrs Lorraine Lindsay has been a non-executive Lay member of NIBTS since February 2011.  She Chairs the Governance and Risk Management sub-committee, is a member of the Audit sub-committee and assisted NIBTS in achieving their Investors in People Award and their regulatory requirements. Mrs Lindsay worked for over 20 years in Health & Social Care and, with a BSc Hons in Health Sciences enjoyed a career in the field of Health Promotion. This role enabled her to work closely with local communities and individuals on improving health and wellbeing. Latterly, her role as a Senior Manager in Public Health brought responsibility for the strategic development and operational implementation of the Investing for Health Strategy, across the Eastern Area and particularly in North Down & Ards. Mrs Lindsay brings her skills of organisational leadership, financial management and strategic and business planning to her role.
2. Mr Ian Henderson OBE was first appointed to the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service in February 2011. Since 2000, Mr Henderson was employed by TTC International Ltd as Managing Partner UK. He retired from that role in 2018.  From 1992 to 2000, he had been employed as Chief Executive of the Northern Ireland Tourist Board and had previously spent many years in the tourism industry. Mr Henderson is currently a Board Member and ex-Chairman of Bangor Grammar School. He brings to this role his wide experience of management of public sector bodies, together with considerable experience of marketing and communication in both the public and private sectors.
3. These reappointments were made with the approval of the Permanent Secretary of the Department of Health prior to the appointment of Minister Swann.  There are no specific qualifications required for these appointments.
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