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Gavin Boyle

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Chief Executive NHS South Yorkshire at NHS
📍 Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

Gavin Boyle is the Chief Executive of NHS South Yorkshire, leading the regions integrated care system. He has over 36 years of NHS service, including 18 years at the Chief Executive level for various trusts. He holds a degree from the University of Birmingham and completed a leadership development program at Harvard Business School.

Outside of work, Gavin lives in Sheffield and is passionate about improving health outcomes and tackling inequalities within the community. He has been recognized for his strong and compassionate leadership, particularly for his support of NHS staff during the pandemic. Recent reports indicate he plans to retire in late 2025.

He began his distinguished NHS career over three decades ago as a general management trainee in Liverpool.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive NHS South Yorkshire
Location
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
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Integrated Care Systems
As the inaugural CEO of the South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), he has been instrumental in shaping the region's strategy for joined-up health and social care.
Healthcare Leadership
With CEO roles at multiple NHS trusts and education from Harvard, he is described as a highly experienced and respected leader, focused on culture and collaboration.
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Career

Work history

7-2022
Chief Executive NHS South Yorkshire
NHS
2-2022 - 7-2022
Chief Executive Designate
South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
3-2016 - 2-2022
Chief Executive
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
3-2012 - 3-2016
Chief Executive
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
8-2007 - 3-2012
Chief Executive
Yeovil Hospital NHS Foundation
In the press

Media appearances

Gavin Boyle – Chief Executive NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board – Interview. Featured in APNA NHS
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South Yorkshire NHS chief warns of job cuts as staffing is halved. Featured in BBC News
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Education
1985 - 1988
BSc
University of Birmingham
2006 - 2007
Programme for Leadership Development
Harvard Business School
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