Maree Pierce, Network Manager - Maree is responsible for leadership and strategic direction to the Northern Cancer Network in partnership with the Clinical Director. She is also responsible for the operational management of the Network Management Team. Maree is currently leading the regional radiotherapy strategic review and the development of the Networks strategic plan.

Richard O’Sullivan, Network Clinical Director- In partnership with Maree and in addition to his Clinical Director, Medical Oncology role at ADHB, Richard is responsible for leadership and strategic direction of the Network and takes a lead in engaging with clinicians and leading clinical advice to the Network.

Gary Thompson, Project Manager - Gary is responsible for leading, facilitating and co-ordinating the scoping of inequalities, developing a plan of action with key stakeholders and facilitating the implementation of priorities for the Northern Region. Gary is of Ngati Paoa and Ngati Haua descent, of the Tainui waka.

Kirsty Hunter, Support Coordinator - Provides secretarial support to the Network while developing the office processes and Communications.  Kirsty joined the Network in July and has several years experience in the Irish Health Sector and brings a valuable background in Communications to the Network.

Rachel Harley, Project Manager- Assists the Network part time from the NDSA and is currently establishing a Consumer Participation Forum, managing the DNA, Travel & Accommodation analysis and assisting in the development and co-ordination of the Cancer Nurse Navigator Forum.

Pieter ten Have, Project Manager - Pieter was recruited from the Netherlands to manage the Network’s cancer work stream projects. He has been Senior Advisor for the Comprehensive Cancer Centre of Amsterdam. He has a medical degree and extensive experience in quality improvement in health.

Geeta Gala - Geeta provides public health input into the strategic activity of the Northern Cancer Network. She undertakes analysis to inform priorities, develop key performance indicators and contribute public health expertise to tumour streams and inequalities projects.

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