Ann Mahon is a senior fellow in health policy and management at Manchester Business School, UK. She directs postgraduate programmes designed for clinicians, managers and young leaders working in the UK and in international healthcare systems. Her research and publications focus on policy and programme evaluation in healthcare.

Kieran Walshe is a professor of health policy and management at Manchester Business School, UK; Director of the Institute of Health Sciences at the University of Manchester; and Director of the National Institute of Health Research service delivery and organisation research programme. He is the author/editor of four books, and of over 50 papers in academic journals.

Naomi Chambers is a professor of health policy and management at Manchester Business School, UK. She is also on the board of the European Health Management Association and has been its president from 2007-2009. Previously director of executive education at Manchester Business School, Naomi has also held non executive director positions on NHS boards since 1996.