07.09.12
CQC chair Dame Jo Williams resigns
Dame Jo Williams, chair of CQC, has announced her resignation today.
In a statement, she said: “It has been a privilege to hold this important role but I now believe it is time to step aside and for a new Chair to lead CQC into the next stage.
“Having served on the Board of the CQC for almost four years and as Chair for nearly three, I am proud of the progress we have made.
“I am delighted that that I have been able to appoint David Behan as CQC’s new Chief Executive - I am confident that he will continue to build on the progress that we have made in promoting and protecting the health and safety of people who use services.”
She will remain in post until a successor is appointed.