Published on: 20th June 2025
Professor Anthony Schapira appointed as Non-Executive Director to RNOH Board
We are delighted to announce that Professor Anthony Schapira will join the RNOH Board as a Non-Executive Director (NED) from 1 July 2025.
Anthony is Head of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences at University College London and a consultant neurologist and Professor of Neurology and at the Royal Free Hospital. He is a Non-Executive Director of the Board of Oxford University Hospital and is on the NHS Reconfiguration Panel. He was a Non-Executive Director of the Royal Free London Hospital from 2009-2020 and chaired the Clinical Standards Board Committee during that period.
Professor Schapira’s research interests include the molecular and clinical aspects of neurodegenerative diseases and he leads on a large programme of research into Parkinson’s disease. He has over 500 peer-reviewed publications and is one of the world’s most highly cited researchers.
He said: "I am honoured to join RNOH, with its reputation for excellence in orthopaedic care and research. I look forward to contributing my experience in clinical care and healthcare leadership to support the Trust’s continued success and its commitment to delivering world-class care.”
RNOH Chair, Doris Olulode, welcomed Anthony’s appointment, saying: "I am thrilled to welcome Professor Anthony Schapira to the Trust Board as a Non-Executive Director. His exceptional expertise in clinical neuroscience, along with his commitment to advancing neurological care and innovation, will greatly support our efforts to improve patient outcomes and drive excellence in research. “
Upon joining the board in July, Anthony will chair the Clinical Standards and Innovation Committee Committee.
Anthony will replace Dr Jane Collins as our clinical NED. Jane recently stepped down from her non-executive role as Vice Chair, after five years.
Doris Olulode, RNOH Chair, said: "On behalf of the Trust, I want to sincerely thank Dr Jane Collins for five years of outstanding service at RNOH. Her leadership, dedication, and commitment will have a lasting impact, and we are truly grateful for her support. We wish her the very best for the future.”
We are also in the process of recruiting another NED to replace Anita Panchmatia, who recently stepped down from her non-executive role.
Doris Olulode, RNOH Chair, said: “We are very grateful for Anita's dedication and contributions over the past two years. Her leadership on the People Committee, involvement with the Remuneration Committee, and commitment to Freedom to Speak Up have been invaluable.”