BREAKING NEWS
Fellow Nurses Africa | 22 November 2025
Dr Nnenna Osuji Appointed CEO of NHS North East London ICB
NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) has officially announced the appointment of Dr Nnenna Osuji as its new Chief Executive Officer.
The distinguished Nigerian-British haematology consultant and current Chief Executive of North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust will take the helm of one of England’s largest and most diverse health systems.
Dr Osuji, who continues to practise clinically while leading at executive level, has an outstanding track record in NHS senior leadership:
- Chief Executive, North Middlesex University Hospital & community services (Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust)
- Former Deputy Chief Executive, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
- Co-Chair, London People Board & Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group
- Former North Central London ICS Lead for Community Services
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Dame Marie Gabriel, Chair of NHS North East London, welcomed the appointment:
“We will benefit from Nnenna’s insight, strategic approach, and her overriding commitment to tackling inequalities… she brings compassion and openness at a time of great change.”
Speaking on her new role, Dr Osuji said:
“I am excited and proud to lead NHS North East London… My priority is ensuring our staff are supported through a period of change so we can continue providing local people with safe, quality and compassionate care.”
The appointment has been hailed as another milestone for African and diaspora nursing and medical professionals in UK healthcare leadership.
Dr Osuji succeeds Zina Etheridge, the founding CEO, who served for four years. Her exact start date will be confirmed soon.
Fellow Nurses Africa proudly celebrates Dr Nnenna Osuji – a practising clinician, educator, and now one of the most senior Black leaders in the NHS.
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