Julie Garbutt - Chief Executive, NHS Norfolk
Julie has more than 16 years' experience in Board level positions including the last six years as Chief Executive of Southend PCT and was appointed CEO of South East Essex PCT in October 2006.
She was born and raised in Hartlepool and received an MA in Geography from St Andrew's University in 1982. She joined the NHS National Administrative Training Scheme in Scotland prior to taking up post as Planning and Information Officer for Basildon and Thurrock District Health Authority in 1984.
Julie has held a number of Board posts including Director of Healthcare Development for South Essex Health Authority. She was awarded a Masters degree in Business Administration in 1993.