We are delighted to announce that following a competitive recruitment process Fiona Davies has been appointed as the next Chief Executive of NHS Highland. Fiona will take up post on 1 April 2024, when the current post holder, Pamela Dudek, will retire.
Fiona is currently Chief Officer of Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), prior to which she headed up NHS Highland’s Mental Health services. She is a Registered Mental Health Nurse and has three decades of experience in clinical, professional leadership, operational and strategic management roles. Fiona has worked for NHS Highland since 2012 and has a particular interest in remote and rural delivery of health and social care services. She lives in Lochaber with her family.
Chair Sarah Compton-Bishop welcomed the appointment, saying: “Fiona has been an excellent leader of Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership, demonstrating vision, skill and empathy. I look forward to continuing to work with her in her new role.”
Fiona added: “It is hugely exciting to be offered the opportunity to lead NHS Highland. I am passionate about delivering the best possible care in the Highlands and Argyll and Bute, and working with our amazing teams and communities to do that. While I have lots of contacts in the area already, I will enjoy getting out and about to meet as many people as possible.”
Recruitment to the Argyll and Bute HSCP Chief Officer post will take place in due course.