He joins from Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust where he has spent four years as managing director of community health services, dentistry and primary care.

Before joining Oxford Health, Dr Riley was the chief clinical officer and chair at OxFed, the GP federation for Oxford City. He worked as a GP partner at Oxford's 19 Beaumont Street Surgery for more than seven years; also as Oxford University College doctor and the lead doctor for a care home. He was also joint clinical director of the Healthier Oxford City Primary Care Network and has previously worked as a GP in Faringdon and in Buckinghamshire.

Dr Riley said: ‘Our health and care system has been through a challenging few years – but having worked locally for over 20 years, as a doctor and NHS trust director, I am optimistic about the opportunities we have collectively to improve health and care for our residents.'

Dr Nick Broughton, chief executive of BOB ICB, added: ‘Ben's extensive experience in clinical leadership and his commitment to improving patient outcomes make him an outstanding choice for this role. His vision and dedication to excellence will be instrumental as we strive to enhance the quality of healthcare provided across BOB.'