With the specific responsibility for managing strategic developments in relation to engagement, innovation and collaboration with key stakeholders, Professor Gammon’s research and teaching relates to Healthcare Management, Governance, HR and Infection Prevention and Control.

‌‌He has significant experience in higher education, and has had previous public Board experience, with more recent executive experience in a commercial context. While a nurse by background, specialising in infection prevention and control, he is passionately committed to the value of interdisciplinary working and in placing the public and patient voice at the heart of health, social care and education.

University Health Board Chair, Bernardine Rees, OBE, said: “I am delighted to welcome Professor Gammon as a new independent board member. His experience and University links will greatly benefit and support us in developing new roles and competencies appropriate for a modern NHS”.

Professor Gammon (pictured left), said: “My appointment as an Independent Board Member of Hywel Dda comes at a challenging time, a meeting point of a step change in Hywel Dda's own development and influence, a re-imaging of the health and social care provision, and unprecedented change in the health and social care sectors in Wales. 

“I look forward to working with the Board in addressing these challenges, shaping responses and developing solutions. I would wish to build upon the positive reputation of Hywel Dda University Heath Board as a proactive organisation and utilise my University experience for further visioning, comment, advice, and research-based information on the education, strategic policy, and the future of the professions whose education is imperative to the further development of the University Health Board.”