Louise Shepherd CBE, the Chief Executive of Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, has been appointed as the new chair of NHS England’s Children and Young People (CYP) Transformation Board.
Alongside her role as chair of NHS England’s Children and Young People (CYP) Transformation Board, Louise will continue as Chief Executive of Alder Hey where she has been in post since 2008. Louise has been responsible for leading the Trust through a major transformation into Europe’s first Children’s Health Park. Her distinguished NHS career spans more than 30 years, including previously as CEO of Liverpool Women’s Hospital. Before joining the NHS, she worked at KPMG as a financial and management consultant to the public sector. In 2017, Louise was awarded a CBE for services to healthcare in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
The CYP Transformation Board was established to oversee delivery of Long Term Plan commitments in relation to children and young people and comprises of key partners across health, care and education. Before becoming chair, Louise had previously been a member of this Board since April 2021 in her capacity as co-chair of the national Children’s Hospital Alliance. The Board’s membership also includes seven youth board members who ensure the voices of children and young people are represented in its shared decision making.
Looking after the health and wellbeing of children and young people is of utmost importance, after all, they make up a third of our country and are our future. Louise’s unwavering dedication and vast experience in this area are a real asset to this vitally important role.”
Dame Ruth May, Chief Nursing Officer for England
This is fantastic news and at Alder Hey we are enormously proud that Louise has been appointed. Her passion and commitment over many years has driven forward an ambitious programme for children and young children. Louise will bring great leadership and insight to this role ensuring that the future health and wellbeing of children and young people are recognised as a priority.”
Dame Jo Williams, Chair of Alder Hey
It is a privilege to be appointed to this role. I look forward to working alongside system leaders, partners and young people themselves to make a difference and help improve outcomes for children and young people in this country.”
Louise Shepherd CBE