Following a comprehensive recruitment process we are pleased to announce that a new single Executive Director team has now been formally appointed to the new Integrated Care Board (ICB) cluster across NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) ICB, NHS Dorset ICB and NHS Somerset ICB.

The new executive team, who are listed below, each bring with them extensive skills and experience, which will prove invaluable. A further three other place director roles will be appointed in the New Year to ensure we are able to best support our extensive and varied geography and communities across our cluster.

Chief Officers

  • Alison Henly – Chief Officer Strategic Finance and Resources

  • David Freeman – Chief Officer for Commissioning and Place
  • Bernie Marden – Chief Medical Officer
  • Shelagh Meldrum – Chief Nursing Officer

  • Amanda Webb – Chief Officer for Population Health Improvement

Directors of Place

  • Dean Spencer – Place Director, Dorset
  • David McClay – Place Director, Somerset
  • Gordon Muvuti – Place Director, Swindon

Speaking about these appointments, Jonathan Higman, cluster Chief Executive, said: “These appointments represent a new chapter for our cluster. This is the next step in the transition process, which will help us to continue to work towards our shared ambition of bringing our three ICBs together to become an outstanding strategic commissioning organisation.

“Since taking on the role of cluster Chief Executive, it has been my ambition to create a cluster-wide executive team with the knowledge and passion to help drive forward the changes needed to allow us to further develop the future structure of our new organisation.

“Our focus is on building a strong future together, and the unique opportunity we have to make a difference to our people and communities by helping them to live happy and healthy lives.

“I like would also like to thank every single one of our current executive directors across NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) ICB, NHS Dorset ICB and NHS Somerset ICB – they have all shown remarkable strength, resilience, and unity throughout this period. Their commitment and passion for supporting our organisations and the people we serve has been unwavering.

“Finally, I want to thank all my colleagues across our three ICBs for their continued hard work and commitment, even amid ongoing change and uncertainty.”