Newly Formed Integrated Care Board Cluster welcomes its Chief Executive and Chair
- Alfiya Khan
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Jonathan Higman and Rob Whiteman have been appointed as the new Chief Executive and Chair of the Integrated Care Board, following recent changes that have formed a new cluster. This cluster brings together NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire ICB, NHS Dorset ICB, and NHS Somerset ICB, marking a significant step in strengthening integrated care across the region.
Jonathan Higman, the Chief Executive, previously led NHS Somerset and brings over 25 years’ experience across provider and commissioning organisations. Since becoming Chief Executive of NHS Somerset at its establishment, he has focused on developing neighbourhood models of support, shifting care closer to people’s own homes, while maintaining financial balance and delivering key national targets.
Rob Whiteman, the Chair, has extensive experience across the NHS and local government. His roles have included Chair of the North East London Sustainability and Transformation Programme; Non-Executive Director and Chair of Audit at both Whittington Health NHS Trust and Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; and Chief Executive of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. He is a recognised specialist in public sector finance, leadership, and governance, having supported governments and organisations in improving performance.
As the newly formed Integrated Care Board Cluster embarks on this exciting chapter, the arrival of its Chief Executive and Chair marks a significant step forward in shaping a collaborative, patient-focused future. With strong leadership at the helm, the cluster is well-positioned to drive innovation, strengthen partnerships, and ensure that every decision prioritizes the health and wellbeing of the communities it serves.
Read their respective appointment press releases here -
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