Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT) has announced the appointment of Geoffrey Etule as its new Chief People Officer, with him set to take up the role on 1 November.
Etule joins the Trust from Wye Valley NHS Trust, where he has served as Chief People Officer since 2020. During his tenure, he has overseen a broad portfolio including human resources, organisational development, equality, diversity and inclusion, workforce planning, recruitment and medical staffing.
Bringing more than 20 years of leadership experience across the NHS, higher education and hospice sectors, Etule has developed a strong reputation for workforce leadership, organisational culture and employee engagement.
His NHS career began in 2000 as a Human Resources Officer at City Hospital Birmingham. Since then, he has held a series of senior leadership positions, building significant expertise in workforce strategy and creating inclusive workplace cultures.
Commenting on his appointment, Geoffrey said:
"I am truly delighted to be joining a values-based Trust with people at the heart of everything it does."
"Throughout my career, I have been driven by a belief that everyone can achieve their full potential when they are supported by a compassionate and inclusive culture.
"I am passionate about equality, staff wellbeing, engagement and psychological safety, and I look forward to working with colleagues across the Trust to build on the strong foundations already in place and continue creating an environment where everyone can thrive."
CWPT Chief Executive Mary Mumvuri MBE welcomed the appointment and highlighted Etule's extensive experience in NHS workforce leadership.
She said:
"We are delighted to welcome Geoffrey to CWPT. He brings a wealth of experience in NHS workforce leadership and a strong track record of creating inclusive, supportive environments where colleagues can thrive.
"Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and Geoffrey's values-driven approach, commitment to staff wellbeing and passion for equality make him an excellent fit for our organisation. As we continue our journey to provide outstanding care for our communities, his leadership will play an important role in supporting our workforce and shaping the culture that enables great care."
Etule will become a member of the Trust's Executive Leadership Team upon joining in November, strengthening the organisation's focus on workforce development, staff wellbeing and inclusive leadership as it continues to deliver mental health, learning disability and community health services across Coventry and Warwickshire.
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