Press release: NHS Confederation welcomes the appointment of new NHS Chief Executive

27 Jul 2006

The NHS Confederation welcomes the appointment of David Nicholson as the new chief executive of the NHS. Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation which represents more that 90 per cent of NHS organisations, said:

"The appointment of David Nicholson shows that NHS managers are amongst the best in the world when tested against a strong field from the international and private sector.

"David's appointment will be a real boost for the morale of NHS managers as many themselves embark upon new positions in reconfigured NHS organisations.

"I am personally delighted by David Nicholson's appointment. I have known him for many years and have watched with interest as he has risen within the service.

"Not only is David a man of real intellect and passion for the NHS, but he also has a real understanding of what now needs to be done to build upon the excellent work started by Sir Ian Carruthers to tackle the underlying problems in the NHS." 

 "This is a good time to be appointed with the Lyons report offering a way forward on some of the intractable financial problems that were facing the service

"We very much look forward to working with David more closely in his new role as the service embarks upon two very challenging years ahead."

ENDS

Notes for editors

1. The NHS Confederation represents more than 90 per cent of the organisations that make up the NHS. Its members include the majority of NHS acute trusts, ambulance trusts, foundation trusts, mental health trusts, primary care trusts, special health authorities and strategic health authorities in England; trusts and local health boards in Wales; and health and social service trusts and boards in Northern Ireland.

 

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