NHS Supply Chain is pleased to announce that Heather Tierney-Moore OBE has been appointed as Chair of the Board of Supply Chain Corporation Limited (SCCL). She takes up this position on the 1 November 2022 for a three-year term.
Heather joined the Board of SCCL when it was established in September 2018 as a non-executive director and her senior NHS management and clinical experience has brought immense value to Board discussions. She was appointed as the interim non-executive Chair on 1 October 2021.
Heather said: "I am delighted to have been appointed as Chair of the Board of SCCL and to have the honour of leading the Board at this crucial time for our organisation and the whole of the NHS. We have set out an ambitious strategy to be truly excellent, maximising our contribution to the delivery of high quality and safe care across the NHS. Our partners need that from us more than ever as we collectively face huge challenges now and over the next few years. I believe that working together we can succeed and it’s a privilege for me personally to be part of that collective endeavour and continue my lifelong commitment to the NHS.
Jacqui Rock, Chief Commercial Officer at NHS England, added: "On behalf of the NHS England commercial community, I’d like to offer my congratulations to Heather for being appointed as Chair of the Board of SCCL. It’s been a pleasure to work alongside Heather during her time as Interim Chair and I look forward to continuing to support her and the wider Board, as they strive to deliver value for money for the NHS."
Andrew New, CEO NHS Supply Chain, said: "I am delighted that Heather has been appointed as the Chair of the Board of SCCL. The Board has a critical role in delivering our strategy, not only through great governance but also through effective challenge and guidance to the executive and leadership teams. Heather has been fantastic to work with over the last year and I am looking forward to continuing our partnership over the next three years."
After having been a part of the SCCL Board since its inception, NHS Supply Chain is also pleased to confirm that non-executive directors Heather Benjamin and Rob Houghton have had their terms extended for a further two years until 30 November 2024.
Recruitment is underway for new non-executive directors to strengthen the composition of the Board.
Date: 31 October