Uzma Bozai is the newest non-executive director to join the Board of Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
Uzma brings over 25 years’ experience spanning entrepreneurship, communications and social impact. Her career includes work in the NGO sector, including Oxfam, alongside campaigning, fundraising and NHS communications.
As a founder and investor, she brings experience of building businesses, developing partnerships and turning ideas into action. She founded sustainable fashion brand Uzma Bozai, which works with artisan communities and charity partners to bring together traditional craftsmanship and positive social change.
Her experience across business, the NHS and the voluntary sector brings a broad perspective to the Board, combining commercial insight with a commitment to people and communities.
Matthew Taylor, Chair of Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Uzma to the Board. She has successfully built businesses from the ground up and understands what it takes to lead organisations through growth and change. That experience, combined with her commitment to people and communities, will bring real value to our Board.”
Uzma is also a non-executive director at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust.
Reflecting on her new role, Uzma said:
“Having lived in Cornwall for 20 years, I care deeply about the communities both Trusts serve. Through my role at RCHT, I have seen the difference that working together can make, and I’m delighted to help strengthen that connection.
“My career has taken me across business, charities and the NHS. Across all three, I’ve valued people who ask questions, bring different perspectives and have the courage to explore better ways of doing things. I look forward to bringing that same curiosity and energy to CFT, listening to staff and the people using our services, and supporting colleagues to turn ideas into improvements in care.”
Uzma’s appointment reflects the way the two Trusts are working ever more closely together to improve services.
Uzma will attend her first Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Board of Directors meeting in November 2026.
