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The Health CEOs’ Club has a rich heritage dating back to 1885 as a place that senior leaders in healthcare can come together in support and learning in a congenial environment.

The Club – which is open to current and former CEOs in healthcare organisations – held its first dinner of 2016 on Tues 26 April. It was an excellent evening with colleagues – to see more visit the past events page.

Visit our upcoming events page for future club events.

Tribute to Annette Sergeant

It is with great sadness that we write to let you know of the passing of our friend, colleague and business partner Annette, who died at home in Lincolnshire on New Year’s Eve 2023.

Annette started in the NHS in 1987 and for two decades gave her all as the CEO of 4 acute Trusts.  She led the way in challenging and complex environments and helped and supported numerous managers and leaders along the way.

Annette also pioneered the provision of Intensive Support as a policy lead at the Department of Health reforming emergency care in 2001/2.

The next phase of her career was in Executive Recruitment where she used her own experience and was professional, kind and generous with her time and helped numerous people.

Annette was the Hon Secretary of the Health Chief Executive Club for nearly four years and it feels right that we honour Annette at a memorial dinner on Thursday 18th April 2024 . 

A life cut short, but a life well lived.  She will be remembered for the difference she made to so many lives.

Annette Sergeant

Tribute contributed by Anne Eden, South East Regional Director – NHS England


Meet the Team

Tara Donnelly President & Chief Executive | Health Innovation Network

Tara Donnelly

President | Health CEOs’ Club

Founder | Digital Care

Tara Donnelly President & Chief Executive | Health Innovation Network

Dame Alwen Williams

Former NHS Chief Executive

Tara Donnelly President & Chief Executive | Health Innovation Network

Zoe Bedford

Honorary Secretary | Health CEOs’ Club

Chief Executive | ZPB

Tara Donnelly President & Chief Executive | Health Innovation Network

Stephen Cass

Treasurer | Health CEOs’ Club

Director | London Kidney Network

Tara Donnelly President & Chief Executive | Health Innovation Network

Julie Lowe

Site Chief Executive | Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


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