Jonathan Bates has worked for the NHS in a wide variety of commissioning roles as well as stints working for acute hospitals, primary care, the NHS Modernisation Agency and the Department of Health.
He recently led the establishment of Sutton Clinical Commissioning Group and, as chief operating officer, provided managerial leadership to the organisation.
Between April 2017 and June 2022, Jonathan was executive director of system planning, performance and delivery across South West London.