Dr Penny Dash has been named as the Government’s preferred candidate for the next chair of NHS England. She is set to replace current chair, Richard Meddings, in April.
Wes Streeting, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has invited the Health and Social Care Committee to hold a pre-appointment scrutiny hearing with Dr Dash.
Dr Dash is the chair of the NHS North-West London Integrated Care Board and is currently leading a major review into the regulation of the quality of health and social care in England.
A former NHS doctor, she was Senior Partner and co-lead of the Global Healthcare Systems and Services Practice within McKinsey and Company, with a focus on Europe. She was also Head of Strategy for the Department of Health and Social Care.
Following the select committee hearing, the committee will set out its views on the candidate’s suitability for the role. The Secretary of State will then consider the committee’s report before making a final decision on the appointment.
