Richard Burgess - Interim Place Director (Cheshire East)

Richard Burgess

Richard is an accomplished health system leader and procurement professional with more than 22 years of experience in the NHS, the majority of which has been dedicated to serving communities across Cheshire and Merseyside.

He began his career as a supplies clerk at Halton Hospital and quickly progressed through a series of procurement roles in Warrington, Manchester, and Chester Hospitals. Following the achievement of both his professional Chartership and a Master of Science degree, Richard transitioned from hospital-based work into commissioning, joining Wirral CCG in 2016. Since 2018, he has held senior commissioning positions across Cheshire, most recently stepping into the role of Interim Place Director from his previous post as Associate Director of Transformation and Partnerships in Cheshire East.

Driven by a deep passion for system improvement, Richard is committed to advancing Cheshire East’s Care Communities and strengthening neighbourhood-level services to ensure faster access and better outcomes for local people.