Anthony took up the post of Chief Executive of Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) in September 2022. NUH is one of the country’s biggest and busiest acute teaching hospitals and is the largest employer in Nottinghamshire, employing more than 18,000 people. Before his current role, Anthony was one of the longest-serving Chief Executives of Nottinghamshire County Council.

Anthony has substantial experience delivering strategic improvements to meet local and national priorities. Following his first 100 days in post, and extensive consultation with key internal and external stakeholders, People First was published. People First frames the organisation’s three strategic priorities, and sets a framework for improvement and the future direction of the Trust.

In 2023, Anthony was appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant for Nottinghamshire and has been awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list 2023 for his services to local government.