Marisa Logan-Ward

Time on board - June 2025 to present

Why I joined the board - My first non-executive director role was on the board of Oldham Community Leisure in 2015.  It was this organisation that first sparked my interest in sport and physical activity in communities across Greater Manchester. 

Since then, I have been following GM Moving’s journey and have been impressed the charity’s achievements to date and the ambitions set out in the GM Moving in Action Strategy.    I have a genuine interest and belief in the importance of getting communities moving and have a particular interest in integrating physical activity into health and care. 

Current job - I have a portfolio career in the health sector. I serve as Non-Executive Director and Vice Chair at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.

I’m also a Non-Executive Director at the Health Service Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB), an arm’s length body of the Department of Health and Social Care.

I’m the Managing Director of Kingsbridge Health, a specialist consultancy that helps organisations deliver strategy and health service transformation.

Professional Background - I’m a biomedical scientist with 20 years’ experience designing and delivering innovation in health. My expertise lies in large-scale transformation of laboratory medicine and diagnostics.

Skills I bring - I bring strong expertise in governance, policy, and strategic planning within the healthcare sector. With a background in business development and bid management, I’m an active listener who inspires and motivates teams to achieve their best.

Areas of Expertise - I have a deep understanding of the public sector landscape, especially in health, care, technology, and innovation. I offer key industry insights focused on building partnerships with government bodies like life sciences and public sector organisations, including NHS commercial joint ventures.

Personal interests/facts - I live in Marple, a beautiful town with great community and I’m blessed with a fantastic network of friends.  If I’m not watching my 2 daughters swim, dance, run, play football you’ll find me on my bike or in the pool.