Who is CEO of NHS?
Rachel Newton
Updated on April 28, 2026
Likewise, who is the owner of the NHS?
NHS Chief Executive
Simon Stevens is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NHS England, which leads the NHS' work nationally to improve health and ensure high quality care for all. He is also accountable to Parliament for the NHS' £120 billion of annual funding.
Also Know, is Sir Simon Stevens a doctor? Stevens was a Visiting Professor at the London School of Economics from 2004 to 2008, and is an Honorary Fellow of Balliol College, University of Oxford. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Birmingham in 2015, and is also an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners.
Also Know, how much does the CEO of the NHS earn?
He is believed to be paid around £195,000, according to reports.
How many NHS chief executives are there?
There are currently around 1,120 VSMs in England – chief executives, executive directors and others with board level responsibility.