Calum Campbell, Chief Executive of NHS Lanarkshire, has been appointed Interim Chief Executive of NHS Lothian.

Calum will join NHS Lothian on 15 June 2020. He will take over from current Chief Executive Tim Davison who is retiring.

Neena Mahal, Chair of NHS Lanarkshire, said: “We wish Calum all the best for his interim role at NHS Lothian. I am sure they will benefit from his excellent leadership and expertise as we have done in Lanarkshire.

“To ensure continuity in NHS Lanarkshire, we are in the process of undertaking a recruitment exercise for an Interim Chief Executive and I will be in a position to announce this appointment prior to Calum’s departure.

“I have every confidence in both our senior team and staff throughout the organisation that we will continue to deliver high performing and effective healthcare for the people of Lanarkshire as has been the case under Calum’s leadership.”