Robin Porter – Chair
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Robin brings more than 20 years of experience in public service, including 15 years in senior leadership roles at Luton Council. He was appointed Chief Executive of the council in 2019, where he led the delivery of Luton 2040, an ambitious vision to create a town where everyone can thrive, and no one lives in poverty. His leadership focused on community empowerment, partnership working, and reducing inequality.
Robin was appointed as Chair of the ICB in May 2025, having served as a Board member since July 2022. During this time, he made significant contributions to NHS service planning, resource allocation, and integrated system leadership across the region.
He is deeply committed to the integration of health and care services, and to tackling health inequalities that exist across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes. As a local resident, Robin is passionate about improving outcomes for the communities he lives in and serves
Board Members
Chair
Non-Executive Member and Deputy Chair
Chief Executive
Chief Finance Officer
Chief Medical Officer
Chief Nursing Director
Non-Executive Member & Audit Chair
Non-Executive Member & Remuneration Chair
Senior Non-Executive Member (Freedom to Speak Up Guardian)
NHS Trust Partner Member, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
NHS Trust Partner Member, Central and North West London Foundation Trust
NHS Trust Partner Member, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Primary Medical Services Providers Partner Member
Primary Medical Services Providers Partner Member
Primary Medical Services Providers Partner Member
Local Authority Partner Member, Bedford Borough Council
Local Authority Partner Member, Central Bedfordshire Council
Local Authority Partner Member, Luton Borough Council
Local Authority Partner Member, Milton Keynes City Council
Non-Voting Participants
Associate Non-Executive Member
Director of Public Health, Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire & Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes Healthwatch
Chief of System Assurance and Corporate Services
Chief People Officer
Co-Chair of Health and Care Partnership
Co-Chair of Health and Care Partnership