Chris Mannion joined Harrogate and District Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios Foundation Trust as Chief People Officer in September 2026.
Chris began his Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios career on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios Graduate Management Training Scheme in 2007 and has since held a range of senior leadership roles across workforce, organisational development and transformation. Prior to joining HDFT, Chris was Deputy Director of Workforce and Organisational Development at Mid Yorkshire Teaching Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios Trust.
Chris holds a BSc in Psychology and an MA in Human Resource Management and is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. He holds the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios Leadership Academy’s Nye Bevan Award in Executive Healthcare Management and is an ACAS-trained workplace mediator. In 2024, Chris was named Deputy People Leader of the Year at the Healthcare People Management Association (HPMA) Awards.
Chris is passionate about the importance of a positive organisational culture, where colleagues feel valued, supported and able to do their best work for patients.
