Mark Pennifold
Biography
Mark Pennifold was previously a senior Human Resources professional. As a former HR Director and Chief People Officer, he successfully led (a) sourcing & investment, (b) pay and (c) pension consultation negotiations at the likes of Jaguar Land Rover, Tata Chemicals Europe Ltd, Nissan Motor Corporation and Essar Oil (UK) Ltd. In doing so, he always sought to progress a broader total rewards and employee engagement agenda.
As well as joining the NHS PRB, Mark is also a Member of the Board of Trustees at the Anthony Walker Foundation, a Board Member at Weapons Downs Gloves and the Vice-Chair of Southport Rugby Football Club.
Appointed: February 2024 Term ends: February 2027
NHSPRB Member
The NHS Pay Review Body (NHSPRB) provides independent recommendations on the remuneration of all staff paid under Agenda for Change (AfC) and employed in the NHS. The NHSPRB’s recommendations apply to all staff in the NHS, with the exception of doctors, dentists and very senior managers. The remit group includes all staff in NHS England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and accounts for just under 1.5 million NHS staff (headcount). NHSPRB’s annual reports are submitted jointly to the Prime Minister, the Secretary of State for Health, and Ministers of the Scottish Government, the Welsh Assembly Government and the Northern Ireland Executive.