Danny Mortimer appointed Director General for People
Danny Mortimer, chief executive of NHS Employers and deputy chief executive of the NHS Confederation will join the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) executive team in February, to become the permanent Director General for People.
The DHSC announced Danny’s new appointment earlier today.
Danny Mortimer, chief executive of NHS Employers and deputy chief executive of the NHS Confederation, said: “I have worked in the NHS for over 30 years, and look forward to working with colleagues across government and the service to develop our shared ambitions for the people and patients served by the NHS. I look back on my time at NHS Employers and the NHS Confederation with real gratitude for the support of colleagues and our members.”
Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, said: “On behalf of our members and staff, I would offer my congratulations to Danny Mortimer on his appointment as the Department of Health and Social Care’s new director general for people".
Next steps
NHS Employers will advertise for its new chief executive later this month and interim leadership arrangements will be confirmed in due course.
