NHS England names leadership team for transition to government department

Published: 2-Apr-2025
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The new NHS Transformation Executive Team will take over from 1 April 2025, overseeing key priorities and day-to-day operations

NHS England has announced the new leadership team for its transition into the Department of Health and Social Care. 

The NHS Transformation Executive Team, which replaces the NHS England Executive Group, will oversee ongoing operations and strategic priorities, starting 1 April 2025 (except for the deputy CEO role).

The team includes current NHS executives and external appointees, with all appointments pending Board approval. 

Key changes include the removal of the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Delivery Officer roles, and the introduction of two co-Medical Directors, a Financial Reset Director, and a director for elective care, cancer, and diagnostics.

NHS England has announced the new leadership team for its transition into the Department of Health and Social Care

Glen Burley, Mark Cubbon, and David Probert will maintain their trust roles alongside their new responsibilities.  Professor Stephen Powis will stay as National Medical Director until July.

Regional directors will report to Jim Mackey, Chief Executive, alongside Navina Evans (Chief Workforce Officer) and Chris Hopson (Chief Strategy Officer). 

A new chief digital officer will also be recruited soon.

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