25 March 2015
NICE welcomes new non-executive director
Tim Irish will join the NICE Board in April
The Department of Health has appointed Tim Irish as a non-executive director of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.
He will join from 1 April 2015, for a three-year term.
Tim will bring a wealth of experience to NICE's work. He has worked for 30 years in the healthcare industry, both in the UK and internationally.
From 2012 to 2015, he was Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nexstim plc - a medical technology company focusing on improving rehabilitation for stroke patients.
He has worked at a senior level in international companies which produce medical products. He was global head of marketing and strategy for Phillips Medical and a Vice President for GE Medical in Europe.
Before joining the Board at NICE, Tim held a number of non-executive roles at Board level in technology businesses.
On his appointment to the NICE Board, Tim said: "This is a fascinating time to join NICE. It plays a hugely important role in helping the NHS and social care organisations to deliver the best care available. I hope my experience working in the healthcare industry will bring a valuable perspective.”
The Chair of NICE, David Haslam said: “I am delighted to welcome Tim Irish to the NICE Board. His extensive experience at healthcare companies will be highly valuable. I’m sure he will play a key part in helping NICE to lead the way in encouraging high-quality care for all across the health and social care sectors.”
NICE is led by a board made up of a Chair and 9 Non-Executive Directors who are all appointed by the Secretary of State, plus four Executive Directors.
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