Patrick Mitchell BSc Hons, DipHSM, MBA, FCLIP I am standing for election to the CILIP Board because I believe passionately in the value of information, knowledge, and library services as a foundation for equity, learning, and the public good. CILIP has a unique role in leading and shaping this agenda, and I want to contribute to its future direction.
I bring over four decades of senior leadership experience across the NHS, third sector, and education, with expertise in performance management, workforce planning, large-scale change, digital solu- tions, and financial management. I have seen first-hand the transformative role of
information professionals in healthcare, education, and society and can provide both a public sector, commercial, education and third sector experience. I have seen the power of an internal knowledge manage- ment function and the impact it can have on decision making in an organisation and shaping a culture of informed debate. As an Honorary Fellow of CILIP, I am a long-standing advocate for the profession. I have spoken nationally and internationally and worked with Ministers and professional bodies to promote evidence-based decision making and lifelong learning. As Director of National Programmes at Health Educa- tion England, I led the NHS Knowledge and Library Services strategy, ensuring evidence was accessible to clinicians, patients, and leaders. This work strengthened the profession’s standing and secured vital investment. I am passionate about knowl- edge management and the mobil isation of evidence to support decision making in both public and commercial sectors. We are living in a world of misinforma- tion, intolerance, and censorship. In this context, how can librarians and informati- cians define ethical standards and ensure the synthesis and accessibility of diverse knowledge? While much of my career has been in health, the challenges of digital exclusion, professional development, and
technological change affect every sector. I have worked with higher education to create training programmes that equip pro- fessionals for the digital age, and I believe I can offer valuable insight, advocacy, and governance experience to help CILIP meet these challenges and opportunities. I bring extensive board-level experience. I have served as Vice Chair of Framework, a large homelessness charity; Chair of Lambeth Healthwatch; Trustee of SafeLives, a charity tackling domestic abuse; and Chair of E-Integrity CIC, delivering digital and eLearning resources globally. These roles have developed my expertise in char- ity governance, financial stewardship, and ethical accountability. I currently work in the commercial sector supporting start- ups with innovation, AI, and market and growth strategies. Throughout my career, I have valued integrity, inclusivity, and transparency. I am a strong communicator and col- laborator who believes in the collective strength of professional communities. If elected, I will support CILIP’s continued commitment to professional standards, digital innovation, and widening access to knowledge. I am keen to strengthen diversity within the profession and ensure that CILIP remains relevant, visible, and impactful in a rapidly changing world. I
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