04.06.13
NHS Blood & Transplant appoints new chair
John Pattullo has been appointed the new chairman of NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), health secretary Jeremy Hunt has announced.
Previously the chief executive office of CEVA, a global logistics company, Pattulo will take up the new role immediately. NHSBT is responsible for the reliable, efficient supply of blood, organising organ donation and matching and allocating donations.
Hunt said: “I am very pleased to confirm John Pattullo as the new chairman. He brings a wealth of skills and experience from his long career in industry, and is well qualified to provide continued strong leadership to NHSBT in its vital work to maintain a safe and dependable supply of blood, tissue and organs to the NHS.”
Patullo said: “I am delighted to take on this role within such a high-performing organisation. NHSBT’s work is recognised and respected world-wide and it will be a privilege to lead the organisation in the work it does to save and improve lives.
“I look forward to working with Lynda Hamlyn and the rest of the board to the take NHS Blood and Transplant from strength to strength.”
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