The appointment has been made following the retirement of previous co-chair Dr Adrian McLachlan, Lambeth Clinical Commissioning Group.
The Board plays an important role in the success and accountability of NIHR ARC South London and is responsible for the overall strategic direction and performance of the organisation. It has been co-led by Dr Leonie Penna, Chief Medical Officer at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, since her appointment in early 2021. The Board includes representatives from each of the ARC’s collaborating organisations, partner organisations, local groups, and public and service user representatives. It meets four times a year and is accountable to the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) through the King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Board. Find out more.