FORMER IBM executive Barbara Clift has joined the board of Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as a non-executive director for the next three years.

She also has significant experience in the voluntary sector, supporting charities and notfor profit organisations in business and marketing, has run a hotel/ restaurant in the South-West and is an active supporter and mentor for women in business.

Ms Clift, who is married with two children and lives near Chard, said: “’I am confident I have joined a winning team and welcome the opportunity to use my skills and experience to make a worthwhile contribution to the continuing success of Somerset Partnership.”