A doctor with extensive health service and commercial experience
both in England and Australia has been appointed chief executive
of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which
includes Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
Dr Gareth Goodier, who will take up his role later this summer,
joins Addenbrooke’s at a time of notable achievements, improved
performance, and development.
Speaking of the appointment, Dr Mary Archer, Addenbrooke’s
chairman, said: “I am delighted that we have found someone
of Dr Goodier’s calibre to lead Addenbrooke’s forward.
Malcolm Stamp, our outgoing chief executive, is a tough act to
follow and Dr Goodier has the right leadership skills and experience
to ensure that Addenbrooke’s continues to deliver excellence
for our patients and public.”
After qualifying as a doctor in 1975 and working in the north
of England, Dr Goodier spent many years in Australia as chief
executive of a number of major hospitals and health systems. He
returned to England in 2003 to take up the post of chief executive
at the Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust and since 2004 has
been heading up the North West London Strategic Health Authority.
Gareth said of his appointment: ‘I have long regarded Addenbrooke’s
as a centre of excellence. I am absolutely delighted to be joining
the team and look forward to the challenges a busy Foundation
Trust and teaching hospital hold.”
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