In a groundbreaking announcement, Dr. Buki Adeyemo’s appointment as the Chief Executive of Combined Healthcare in England has been revealed. This significant step comes after an exhaustive selection process, showcasing Dr. Adeyemo’s outstanding track record within the trust.
A statement issued by Combined Healthcare states:
“We are thrilled to unveil the appointment of Dr. Buki Adeyemo as Chief Executive. Following a thorough recruitment process, our Interim Chief Executive successfully secured the position with immediate effect. Dr. Adeyemo assumed the role of Interim Chief Executive two years ago, previously serving as the Medical Director since 2012.
Throughout her tenure as Interim Chief Executive, Dr. Adeyemo guided the trust through the challenges posed by the pandemic, spearheaded transformative projects to enhance patient care, and earned the prestigious accolade of HSJ (Health Service Journal) NHS Trust of the Year.
Dr. Adeyemo began her medical career in Nigeria, graduating from the University of Lagos. Joining the NHS in 1997, she has dedicated the majority of her career to North Staffordshire. As a dual-qualified old age and adult psychiatrist, she became a consultant of old age psychiatry in 2007 at Combined Healthcare. Dr. Adeyemo also serves as an NHS Chief Executive representative on the Mental Health Network Board at the NHS Confederation.”
David Rogers, Chairman of Combined Healthcare, praised Dr. Adeyemo’s appointment, commending her unwavering dedication and strong leadership values. He highlighted her pivotal role in propelling the trust towards excellence and innovation, stating:
“I extend my congratulations to Buki on the appointment, which is well-deserved. Buki is our longest-serving executive team member, and her commitment to the trust is evident. Stepping into the Interim position seamlessly, her values, leadership, and experience continue to drive the trust towards becoming outstanding in all aspects. Join me in congratulating Buki on this appointment.”
Expressing gratitude, Dr. Adeyemo outlined an ambitious vision for Combined Healthcare’s future, emphasizing a patient-centric approach and a commitment to further growth and innovation within the trust:
“It is a tremendous honor to be appointed as Combined Healthcare’s Chief Executive. The needs of our patients and staff are always at the heart of my decision-making to ensure that Combined retains and builds on our reputation. I have an ambitious vision for the future of Combined, and I am excited by the opportunities to build on the growth and innovation already taking place as we continue to serve the population of Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire.”