Scotland’s largest NHS organisation is set for a leadership shake-up, as it names the successor to current CEO Jane Grant who is set to retire after more than four decades of service.
Professor Jann Gardner, current CEO at NHS Lanarkshire, is set to take over from Grant in the new year at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
Experience
Prof Gardner underwent training at the start of her career as a clinical pharmacist at both aforementioned NHS organisations and in England, before gradually working her way through various healthcare management roles in Scotland. She was deputy CEO and chief operating officer at NHS Fife from October 2015 until the start of 2019, when she joined NHS Golden Jubilee for her first CEO role.
It was during her tenure at Golden Jubilee when she became a visiting professor at Strathclyde Business School where she remains on a part-time basis. She joined NHS Lanarkshire as its new CEO in December 2022, which she will now leave for Greater Glasgow and Clyde at the start of February.
The appointment has been welcomed by colleagues at NHSGGC and by the country’s health secretary Neil Gray.
Proven track record
“As someone with a clinical background, it is a privilege to be joining an organisation with such an outstanding reputation for clinical excellence,” said Prof Gardner on her own appointment.
She added: “I look forward to bringing all my experience and passion for innovation, technology, partnership working and clinical excellence to the Health Board as we work together to improve the experience for our patients and staff.”
Chair at NHSGGC, Dr Lesley Thompson KC, commented: “Jann has vast experience and expertise in healthcare management, and a proven track record in working in collaboration to deliver innovation and new ways of working within two health boards.
“As we look to the future, Jann has the vision, skills and experience to lead the organisation to deliver the best possible health and care for our patients.”
The health secretary concluded: “She is an experienced leader within Scotland’s health service, and I am confident she will make a positive impact in her new role, helping the board to deliver positive outcomes and high quality treatment and care for the people of Greater Glasgow and Clyde.”
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