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Michael Van Hemert

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Managing Director at NHS South, Central and West
📍 Poole, England, United Kingdom

Michael is the Managing Director for all four NHS Commissioning Support Units, a significant consolidated leadership role he assumed in May 2024. With a background as COO for global firms like Inchcape Shipping Services and extensive experience at Maersk, he is a seasoned executive with expertise in business turnaround, strategy, and operations, holding an M. Sc. from Cardiff University.

Based on his interests, he appears to maintain a connection to the maritime and aviation industries on a personal level, following companies like Marine Performer and Harrods Aviation. Colleagues have described him as an inspiring, calm, and clear leader who provides excellent direction.

He recently transitioned from leading a single NHS support unit to overseeing all four, tasked with driving collaboration and efficiency at a national scale.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Managing Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Poole, England, United Kingdom
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NHS Consolidation
In May 2024, he was appointed to the new role of leading all four NHS Commissioning Support Units to drive collaboration and operational scale.
Healthcare Transformation
His work involves leading transformation and consultancy for Health & Care systems across the UK, with a strong focus on digital and business intelligence offerings.
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Career

Work history

7-2016
Managing Director
NHS South, Central and West
2012 - 2015
COO
Inchcape Shipping Services
2011 - 2012
Regional Senior Vice President Europe
Inchcape Shipping Services
2008 - 2011
Inland Services Regional Director for Europe and MEA
Maersk Group
2005 - 2008
Container Inland Services - UK & Ireland
Maersk Group
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Michael van Hemert - NHS SCW CSU. Featured in NHS South, Central and West Clinical Services Unit
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Education
1989 - 1991
M.Sc.
Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
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