Formerly: has held a wide range of non-executive positions with organizations including English Partnerships and Homelessness International; Non-Executive Director of the Board, UK Department of Health; Chief Executive, Housing Corporation; Chief Executive, Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment; Chief Executive, London Borough of Croydon. Since March 2013, Director-General, Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnerships, UK Department of Health; responsible for policies including dementia, older people, care and support, armed forces, and disabilities.