The Royal Surrey has appointed a new Chief Executive. After a tough process of head hunting, presentations and role playing the Royal Surrey has appointed Louise Stead as its new CEO. Paula Head the existing CEO will leave the Trust in September after being in post for 2 years.

Louise Stead has for some years been the hospital's Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and has acted as deputy CEO in what has been a rotating post between senior executives. As CNO she has been first class - decisive, energetic, loyal and well liked and respected by clinicians across the board. Her appointment as CEO is great news.