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Professor Meghana Pandit is new hospital trust CEO
16/02/2023
New CEO gave an “outstanding” interview demonstrating her preparation, passion, and desire for the role
A new permanent Chief Executive has been selected for the Trust that oversees the Horton General Hospital. Professor Meghana Pandit was appointed by the Council of Governors of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust yesterday.
Her appointment will come into effect from March 1.
Professor Pandit has held the post on a fixed term basis since July 2022 following the departure of Dr Bruno Holthoff.
She becomes the Trust’s first female CEO and she is also the first person of colour to be appointed as the CEO of any NHS trust in the Shelford Group, which represents some of the biggest teaching hospitals in the country.
Professor Sir Jonathan Montgomery, Chair of Oxford University Hospitals, said: “I am delighted that Meghana has now been appointed to the CEO role on a permanent basis and I am looking forward to working with her personally in what promises to be an exciting new era under her leadership.
“She gave an outstanding interview which demonstrated her preparation, passion, and desire to take on the role of Chief Executive Officer on a permanent basis.
“Meghana has a strong focus on staff engagement and building the patient voice into the strategic development of the Trust and her approach is strongly aligned with our Trust values and with our vision of delivering compassionate excellence to our patients.”
Professor Pandit said: “It is a privilege to be asked to lead OUH on a permanent basis and I look forward to continue working with colleagues at OUH, our partners in the health and social care system in Oxfordshire and across the BOB Integrated Care System, our partner Universities, and Oxford Hospitals Charity, to ensure the highest quality of research and innovation enabled care for our patients and populations.
“I am proud to have the opportunity to continue leading with compassion and respect for others, with a desire for excellence.”
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam