02/06/2026
Coverage Care Announces the Appointment of Two Co‑opted Non‑Executive Directors
Nigel Harrison – Co‑opted Non‑Executive Director
Nigel’s career journey spans engineering, law and senior management. After originally training as a Mechanical Engineer and working in industry for many years, he retrained and qualified as a Solicitor in 1998.
For nearly 30 years, Nigel specialised in employment law with a respected local firm, becoming part of its senior management team before retiring from legal practice in 2024. He brings extensive experience in governance, people leadership and organisational oversight.
Nigel has also served as a school governor and currently sits on the management board of a large not‑for‑profit organisation supporting young adults with moderate to severe learning difficulties. Outside of work, he is married with two adult sons and enjoys hiking, cycling and fly fishing.
Rakhee Aggarwal – Co‑opted Non‑Executive Director
With over 20 years’ senior leadership experience across the NHS and higher education, Rakhee brings exceptional board‑level expertise in governance, people and culture, and organisational transformation.
She has served as a Non‑Executive Director at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust and South Western Ambulance Service, where she was recognised for providing insightful challenge and meaningful assurance grounded in data, staff insight and visible engagement.
A specialist in workforce strategy, cultural improvement and equity, Rakhee has chaired People and Culture Committees and leads a regional Midlands workstream focused on strengthening belonging and retention for minority ethnic students and staff.
Rakhee is also Dean of the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Birmingham City University, driving large‑scale workforce and inclusion initiatives. As a registered mental health nurse and proud Midlands resident, she brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her leadership.
A Shared Commitment to Coverage Care
Both Rakhee and Nigel bring a powerful combination of professional expertise, lived experience and values‑driven leadership. Their insight will strengthen our governance, support our workforce and help us continue delivering compassionate, inclusive and high‑quality care to the communities we serve.
Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Rakhee Aggarwal and Nigel — we are thrilled to have them join the Coverage Care family.
