Ryan-Davies has held the Devon deputy chief executive role since April 2025, having originally joined NHS Devon in August 2024 as a transformation director.

She will take up the role until a cluster chief executive for NHS Devon and NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly is recruited.

Ryan-Davies will continue to lead NHS Devon and work closely with Susan Bracefield, NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly's acting chief executive and accountable officer.

John Govett, chair of NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly and NHS Devon, said: ‘I am sure you will join me in congratulating Libby on her acting role, and I look forward to continuing to work with both Libby and Susan in these roles.'