NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde announce new chief executive

She will take over from Jane Grant, who is retiring after more than four decades in the NHS.

Professor Gardner started her career as a clinical pharmacist, training in both NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

She then moved through increasingly senior roles, including deputy chief executive and chief operating officer in NHS Fife.

She was appointed chief executive initially with NHS Golden Jubilee and then, in December 2022, with NHS Lanarkshire.

Cabinet secretary for health and social care, Neil Gray, said: “I welcome the appointment of Professor Jann Gardner as chief executive of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

“She is an experienced leader within Scotland’s health service, and I am confident she will make a positive impact in her new role, helping the board to deliver positive outcomes and high quality treatment and care for the people of Greater Glasgow and Clyde.”

Dr Lesley Thomson KC, chair of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, said: “I am delighted that Professor Jann Gardner will be our new chief executive.

“Jann has vast experience and expertise in healthcare management, and a proven track record in working in collaboration to deliver innovation and new ways of working within two health boards.

“As we look to the future, Jann has the vision, skills and experience to lead the organisation to deliver the best possible health and care for our patients.”

Professor Jann Gardner said: “I am delighted to be appointed chief executive of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde at what is a truly exciting time in the NHS as we work to reform health and social care services.

“As someone with a clinical background, it is a privilege to be joining an organisation with such an outstanding reputation for clinical excellence.

“NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has so much capability within its fantastic staff and services, who work to deliver the best of care to its diverse population.

“I am excited to work with them and our partners to find new solutions and opportunities to tackle the significant population health challenges we face.

“I look forward to bringing all my experience and passion for innovation, technology, partnership working and clinical excellence to the health board as we work together to improve the experience for our patients and staff.”

Professor Gardner will assume her new role on February 1, 2025.