Silas Nicholls

Silas is an experienced chief executive and NHS leader who began his NHS career as a graduate management trainee. He has since held a wide range of general management posts, including commissioning roles in health authorities, management of community services, and extensive hospital management experience.

Silas has held a number of chief executive posts since 2016 and joined Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in January 2024. In addition to his chief executive role, Silas is the chair of the North West Leadership Academy. In January 2024, he was awarded the title of professor of leadership and healthcare management – Institute of Medicine, University of Bolton.

He is also a member of our Acute Network advisory board.