Sarah Woolnough, current Chief Executive of Asthma + Lung UK, has
been appointed as the new Chief Executive of The King’s Fund.
Sarah will succeed , who will step down in
November 2023.
Sarah has held senior leadership positions across the health and
care sector, with her previous roles spanning national charities,
the civil service, and parliament.
Commenting on her appointment, Sarah Woolnough
said:
‘I am delighted to be taking over as Chief Executive of The
King’s Fund. It will be a critical time to lead The King’s Fund,
as health and care services, and the people who rely on them,
face challenges on multiple fronts.
‘But alongside the many challenges, there are significant
opportunities to shape the national debate on the future of
health and social care and to bring about improvements to
services. The King’s Fund has a vital role to play in providing
independent, authoritative policy analysis, supporting leaders in
the system, and bringing people together to find sustainable
solutions to the biggest challenges facing health and care.
‘I look forward to working with the talented team at The King’s
Fund. Together, I believe we can build on the organisation’s
strong track-record of informing policy, influencing practice,
and helping to radically improve health and care.’
Commenting on the appointment, Professor , Chair of The King’s Fund’s
Board of Trustees, said:
'I am delighted that Sarah will be the next Chief Executive of
The King’s Fund. She has considerable experience in the health
and care sector and has delivered substantial achievement and
impact for patients, the public and the organisations she has
served through her thoughtful and imaginative leadership.
‘I am confident that under Sarah, The King’s Fund will make
further strides towards its vision that the best possible health
and care is available to all.
‘Our thanks go to for his outstanding
leadership of the organisation since 2019, and he leaves the
organisation in a strong position to continue its mission.’
Sarah will take up the post of Chief Executive of The King’s Fund
in January 2024.
