A new chief officer has been appointed at East Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership.
Alexis Chappell will take on the role following the recruitment and selection process that was carried out by East Renfrewshire Council and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
Ms Chappell is currently the strategic director of adult care and wellbeing at Sheffield City Council.
She will take up her new role following the retirement of Julie Murray, East Renfrewshire HSCP’s current chief officer.
Ms Chappell brings 30 years of experience working in health and social care and strategic planning to the role.
She is looking forward to returning home to Scotland after four years working in Sheffield.
Councillor Katie Pragnell, chair of the Integration Joint Board which governs the HSCP, said: "Alexis is very well placed to take on this challenging role and members of the IJB are looking forward to working with her."
Steven Quinn, chief executive of East Renfrewshire Council, said: "I am delighted to welcome Alexis as the new chief officer of East Renfrewshire HSCP.
"Her knowledge and experience will be invaluable in this important role and I look forward to working with her as part of the wider corporate management team of East Renfrewshire Council."
Professor Jann Gardner, chief executive of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, said: "I am pleased to welcome Alexis Chappell as the new chief officer of East Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership.
"Alexis brings a wealth of experience in health and social care, and I have no doubt her leadership will further strengthen our commitment to delivering high-quality services for the people of East Renfrewshire."
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