Paul Najsarek has been unveiled as the new chair of the North Central London ICB, following approval from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting.

Najsarek brings a wealth of experience, gained across more than 30 years in predominantly local government and healthcare settings, including a decade at chief executive level. Most recently he was chief executive at Ealing Council for six years, leaving in 2021.

Frances O'Callaghan, chief executive of North Central London ICB, said: 'The wealth of local government and healthcare experience that Paul brings from his 30 years will be invaluable in supporting North Central London and we are all looking forward to working with Paul to achieve this.'

Najsarek added: 'I am excited about the opportunity to bring people together, building on the positive work already in place to improve the health outcomes and experience of local residents and reduce the inequality that we know affects so many in our communities.

'By continuing to work effectively, collaboratively and strategically, we want to continue to enable local people live longer, healthier lives, taking a preventative approach wherever possible and ensuring access to high quality health care for everyone in our community when they need it.'

Caroline Clarke, regional director for the NHS in London, said: 'I am really looking forward to Paul's extensive and broad experience bringing real value to supporting the clear plans and progress that North Central London is already implementing.'