New directors at NHS Confederation

The NHS Confederation has appointed Dr Johnny Marshall and Matt Tee to director-level roles.

Dr Marshall (pictured right), who is currently an associate director at the UK NHS managers' body, will take over as director of policy, while Tee joins as chief operating officer.

Dr Marshall has been a GP since 1992, and served as chair of the National Association of Primary Care from 2008 to 2011.

During his time at the NAPC, he helped establish the organisation NHS Clinical Commissioners as the membership body for clinical commissioning groups (CCGs), which are due to take over commissioning services as part of NHS reforms.

In his new role, he will lead on all areas of the NHS Confederation's policy work, including encouraging the growth of the organisation's partnership work.

Tee's appointment is his first role at the NHS Confederation, following a career that has seen him gain experience in health, communications and government.

He is currently managing director of communication and strategy consultancy Reputate, having previously served as permanent secretary for government communication, overseeing communications for the UK government.

Tee has also held the roles of chief executive of NHS Direct, director general at the Department of Health and a board director at the Commission for Health Improvement.

“Both have a clear vision of how our organisation needs to develop in the future and I am confident that they will be a great asset for us during these challenging times for the NHS,” said chief executive Mike Farrar.

“Johnny and Matt's experience and knowledge will be crucial in helping us strengthen the way we work with new and existing members, stakeholders, patients and the wider public.”