Cancer Research UK announces appointment of new Chair
Today, Cancer Research UK announced the appointment of Lord Simon Stevens as Chair of Council of Trustees with effect from October Lord Stevens will take over from Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz, who will step down later this year after almost seven years in the role.
Sir Leszek Borysiewicz was appointed as Chair of Cancer Research UK in November following a distinguished research career and seven-year spell as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge.
Professor Borysiewicz has demonstrated impressive leadership qualities throughout his tenure at Cancer Research UK, overseeing the work of the organisation during the Covid pandemic, one of the most difficult periods in its history.
Prof Sir Leszek Borysiewicz
His passion for cancer research has consistently shone through and he’s remained a passionate advocate of ensuring that at least 80p in every £1 donated to the charity is available to beat cancer.
Cancer Research UK has achieved several key research breakthroughs during Professor Borysiewicz’s time as Chair. This includes proving that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was cutting cases of cervical ca
Simon Stevens is not a household name – I suspect many of you won’t have heard of him or indeed know what he does. But don’t be fooled by his low profile, he is possibly the most important person in England today.
Simon Stevens is the new Chief Executive of the NHS. Later today he will give his first public speech where he will set out his vision and the direction he intends taking the NHS in the coming years. For the millions of patients who use the NHS, and the dedicated health workers who day in and day out provide world class healthcare, this will be his first opportunity to reassure them that the free market zeal he has shown while running the US’s largest private health care provider is not the prescription or the cure for the UK’s National Health Service.
Based on Stevens’ track record there is good reason for those who cherish the NHS to be very worried. Stevens has been schooled in the US private healthcare system, he knows how to turn a profit from almost any illness and when it comes to ethics, there was almost no ruse his company United Health wouldn’t or didn’t try to make a quick buck.
While Stevens’ was Executive Vice President of United Health, the company
Former NHS chief to chair Cancer Research UK board
Former chief executive of NHS England Lord Simon Stevens has been appointed by Cancer Research UK (CRUK) to chair its board.
He is to take on the role in October and replaces Leszek Borysiewicz, who is stepping down after almost seven years in the role.
Stevens stood down as NHS chief executive, after more than seven years leading the organisation, in and became an independent crossbench member of the House of Lords in the same year.
He has worked in the health sector for three decades, including stints at the Department of Health and as a policy advisor 10 Downing Street during Tony Blair’s premiership.
From he spent four years as a Labour councillor in Lambeth and has been a senior executive at private health firm UnitedHealth Group.
“Having worked alongside Cancer Research UK over a number of years, I’ve long admired the charity’s exceptional leadership in advancing the frontiers of cancer science and care,” said Stevens.
“My family - like so many others - has been touched by cancer, and we’ve seen first hand the amazing progress in modern cancer therapies.
“It’ll therefore be a pr
Lord Simon Stevens
Lord Stevens of Birmingham Kt. took up post as Chair of King’s College Council on 1 January
Simon has had a distinguished career in the UK and internationally in both the public and private sectors. He is also Chair of the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Chair of Cancer Research UK, a trustee of the Commonwealth Fund of New York, and an independent crossbench member of the House of Lords.
He previously served as Chief Executive of NHS England for seven years, having also worked internationally and as a senior policy adviser to the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street. Educated at a state comprehensive school, he is a graduate of Oxford and Strathclyde universities. He was also a Harkness Fellow at Columbia University, a Visiting Professor at LSE, and is an Honorary Fellow of Balliol College, Oxford.
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