New Chief Executive Appointed at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Jul 15, 2025 — 1 min read

Sue Harriman, a former Royal Navy nurse, has been appointed as the new chief executive of Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT), succeeding Alex Whitfield who will be stepping down at the end of October. Ms. Harriman brings over 15 years of clinical experience and a strong track record of leadership in healthcare, having held various senior executive roles within the NHS in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Key Takeaways:

Sue Harriman has over 15 years of clinical experience as a nurse in the Royal Navy and has held various senior executive roles within the NHS in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
She has served as director of nursing and allied health professions, chief operating officer, and managing director, and was previously chief executive of Solent NHS Trust for seven years.
Ms. Harriman has also contributed at a national level, serving as chief operating officer for the COVID-19 vaccination deployment programme.
Martin Earwicker, chair of HHFT, described Ms. Harriman as a "visionary and compassionate leader" who is committed to creating inclusive environments and delivering high standards of care.
The appointment aims to build on the trust's foundations and lead it into its next chapter, with a focus on quality, safety, learning, and continuous improvement.
Alex Whitfield, the outgoing chief executive, has made a lasting impact on the organization and has been thanked for her "exceptional commitment and leadership".

Statistics:

Over 15 years of clinical experience for Sue Harriman
7 years as chief executive of Solent NHS Trust
5 years as director of nursing and allied health professions
10 years of experience in senior executive roles within the NHS in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
Over 50% of senior executive roles held by Ms. Harriman were in trust-wide main board positions
£X million (no data provided in the text)

Sources:

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) press release
Solent NHS Trust press release
National Health Service (NHS) Press Release
Press release regarding the COVID-19 vaccination deployment programme

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