Former Lenzie pupil is recipient of MBE

A former Dux pupil at Lenzie Academy is the recipient of an MBE from the Queen.

The award is recognition for Christine Outram’s contribution to the NHS over more than three decades and the visionary leadership she has demonstrated, with more than 20 years experience 
driving improvements at an executive level.

Since October 2014, 
Christine served in the capacity of chair of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester.

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The Christie is the largest single site cancer centre in Europe and the first UK centre to be accredited as a comprehensive cancer centre.

It treats more than 60,000 patients a year.

The chief executive of The Christie, Roger Spencer, said: “This is a thoroughly well deserved award.

“Chris has played a pivotal role in supporting the transformation of the Christie from a centre of excellence for the North West into a world class cancer centre.”

Previously in her career, Chris was chief executive of the North Central London Strategic Health Authority and NHS Leeds,

Christine’s family, including mum Shirley Cowan, live locally.

Christine is pictured 
receiving her award in the time pre-Covid.

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