Anthony Shipley
Farnborough,Hampshire
Summary
Transformational leader and executive-level coach with extensive experience at senior level, delivering leadership development, corporate governance, and organisational change across complex health systems. Expert in designing and facilitating psychologically safe learning experiences, coaching senior leaders through ambiguity, and embedding behavioural frameworks to drive cultural transformation. A Level 7 qualified executive coach and psychometric practitioner, skilled in building trusted relationships, delivering content in hybrid settings, and turning feedback and data insights into actionable strategies. Passionate about inclusive leadership, professional growth, and enabling high-impact learning.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Company Secretary
Sussex Integrated Care Board
Lewes, Sussex
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Advised CEO, Chair, and Board on statutory governance and assurance frameworks, promoting leadership clarity and accountability.
- Optimised risk and legal compliance through agile oversight of the Board Assurance Framework and audit structures.
- Simplified regulatory and legal processes to create actionable insights and enable transparent leadership decision-making.
- Cultivated psychologically safe spaces to empower open board dialogue and constructive challenge.
- Managed legal documentation for a streamlined workflow.
Director of Governance, Risk and Corporate Affairs
Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care Board
Woking, Surrey
02.2022 - 12.2024
- Designed and implemented integrated governance and risk frameworks aligned to Health & Care Act 2022.
- Facilitated behavioural-led leadership interventions to embed inclusive and values-driven cultures.
- Used staff surveys and stakeholder insights to tailor leadership development strategies and drive engagement.
- Delivered hybrid leadership sessions via Teams, promoting agility and connection across the Integrated Care System.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to senior leaders, enabling growth in high-complexity environments.
- Developed psychologically safe forums to build trust and foster transparent leadership dialogue.
- Supervised staff training programmes with focus on skill enhancement.
Director of Corporate Affairs
Surrey Heartlands CCG
Weybridge, Surrey
04.2020 - 07.2022
- Led the development and delivery of corporate strategy and governance to support leadership resilience.
- Designed content for organisational leadership programmes, creating transformational learning experiences.
- Champion of feedback as a development tool, embedding loops into governance and performance cycles.
- Established and coached diverse multi-disciplinary teams, strengthening collaborative leadership practices.
Executive Director of Corporate Development and As
Northwest Surrey Clinical Commissioning Group
Weybridge, Surrey
11.2015 - 04.2020
- Spearheaded cross-system stakeholder engagement to align governance and culture transformation.
- Facilitated development workshops to challenge leadership norms and inspire new ways of thinking.
- Applied coaching mindset to shift organisational behaviours and develop leadership capability.
- Partnered with internal and external clients to tailor strategic OD interventions and deliver results.
Head of Workforce & Organisational Development
Northwest Surrey Clinical Commissioning Group
Weybridge, Surrey
12.2011 - 11.2015
- Delivered executive coaching to leaders, building self-awareness and unlocking individual potential.
- Led behavioural diagnostics and learning needs analysis to inform development strategy.
- Developed inclusive learning environments, fostering participation and trust across all levels.
- Designed and led leadership development programmes that enabled growth and long-term impact.
- Used MBTI and WAVE tools to generate behavioural insights for leadership progression.
- Championed inclusion and safe coaching spaces, enabling honest leadership reflection
Learning & Development Lead
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Bracknell, Berkshire
07.2010 - 12.2011
- Facilitated leadership and management programmes across teams to support succession planning.
- Adapted workshop content to evolving organisational needs and behavioural goals.
Leadership Development Manager
South West Trains
London
07.2008 - 07.2010
- Delivered leadership and employee relations training in partnership with key stakeholders.
- Applied coaching approaches to support cultural change and relationship-building.
- Established effective communication channels, fostering strong relationships amongst cross-functional teams.
Medical Specialist
Royal Air Force Medical Services
London
02.1984 - 05.2008
- Designed and delivered leadership training in high-pressure, multidisciplinary environments.
- Mentored peers and junior staff to enhance leadership capacity and operational performance.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Talent & Career Management
CIPD
LondonDiploma of Higher Education - Executive Coaching and Mentoring – Level 7
Institute of Leadership and Management
LondonCertificate of Higher Education - Senior Graduateship Award in Leadership and Management - Level 6
City & Guilds of London Institute
LondonMaster of Science - Human Resource Management
University of Leicester
LeicesterSVQ Level 4 - Management
Fife College of Further Education
FifeBachelor of Arts - Post Compulsory Education & Training
University of Surrey
GuiildfordSVQ Level 4 - Training & Development: Learning & Development
Fife College of Further Education
FifeCertificate of Higher Education - Certificate in Further and Higher Education
University of Surrey
GuildfordSkills
- Transformational leadership Executive coaching Learning design
- Psychological safety Feedback culture Agile facilitation
- Inclusive leadership Behavioural insights Culture change
- Public speaking Hybrid delivery (Teams/Zoom) Strategic OD
- Data-driven decision-making Relationship building Cross-sector application
Certification
Darzi Fellowship Assessor: Health Education England Kent, Surrey and Sussex - 2018
Certified Arbinger Principles Trainer: Arbinger Institute - USA - 2016
Arbinger Principles facilitator: Arbinger Institute - USA - 2016
Top Manager Programme: King's Fund - 2017
Healthcare Leadership Model 360 degree Questionnaire NHS Leadership Academy - 2014
2014
Myers Briggs Type Indicator (Step II): OPP - 2011
Qualified Teacher Learning & Skills: Society for Education & Training - 2010
Swift Aptitude Testing and WAVE Performance and Potential Psychometrics: Saville Training - 2011
Myers Briggs Type Indicator (Step I): OPP - 2011
Accomplishments
Volunteer Coach & Mentor – SSAFA (Armed Forces Charity)
Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA)
Fellow of the Society for Education & Training (FSET)
Member of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem (MStJ).
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Interim Company Secretary
Sussex Integrated Care Board
01.2025 - 03.2025
Director of Governance, Risk and Corporate Affairs
Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care Board
02.2022 - 12.2024
Director of Corporate Affairs
Surrey Heartlands CCG
04.2020 - 07.2022
Executive Director of Corporate Development and As
Northwest Surrey Clinical Commissioning Group
11.2015 - 04.2020
Head of Workforce & Organisational Development
Northwest Surrey Clinical Commissioning Group
12.2011 - 11.2015
Learning & Development Lead
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
07.2010 - 12.2011
Leadership Development Manager
South West Trains
07.2008 - 07.2010
Medical Specialist
Royal Air Force Medical Services
02.1984 - 05.2008
Diploma of Higher Education - Talent & Career Management
CIPD
Diploma of Higher Education - Executive Coaching and Mentoring – Level 7
Institute of Leadership and Management
Certificate of Higher Education - Senior Graduateship Award in Leadership and Management - Level 6
City & Guilds of London Institute
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
University of Leicester
SVQ Level 4 - Management
Fife College of Further Education
Bachelor of Arts - Post Compulsory Education & Training
University of Surrey
SVQ Level 4 - Training & Development: Learning & Development
Fife College of Further Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Certificate in Further and Higher Education
University of Surrey
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