I first met you Bernard in 2002 when you were CEO of the Strategic Health Authority in Staffordshire. Bernard I learnt so much from you and your calm, clear and fair style of leadership, which I know influenced me as a leader and how I worked with others. As for your brain, I used to joke with you it was the size of Egypt and with your brain I could never compete. I loved being part of your Staffordshire CEO’s they were happy times working with you. Where learning, progress and respect were plenty with your thoughtful aproach inspiring us all.

Rest easy Bernard