CQC Board appoints Ian Trenholm as new Chief Executive

Tue,1 May 2018
News Equality & Rights

Ian Trenholm has been appointed as the Care Quality Commission’s new Chief Executive.

Read more on the CQC website

Ian Trenholm

Ian has been Chief Executive of NHS Blood and Transplant since 2014. Having started his career in the police service, his previous roles include Chief Operating Officer at the Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and Chief Executive of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.

Ian Trenholm said: "I am really pleased to be joining the Care Quality Commission at a time of challenge for both health and social care. I look forward to working with the CQC team to build on the strong foundations already in place, creating innovative methods of assuring safe and effective care for all."

Sir David Behan will remain in post until July. The appointment of Ian Trenholm was made by the non-executive members of CQC’s Board following open competition.

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