Judith Paget has been appointed as Chief Executive of NHS Wales. She had been in the post on an interim basis since November 2021.

Paget was appointed after an international recruitment exercise chaired by the First Civil Service Commissioner.

Minister for Health and Social Services, Eluned Morgan, said: "Judith has shown great leadership and oversight of the NHS in Wales through some of its most difficult times. I congratulate her on her appointment and look forward to continuing our work to deliver an NHS Wales to be proud of."

Paget said: "I am honoured to be appointed to this important role and look forward to continuing to work with Ministers and NHS Wales organisations to deliver excellence in our health and care services."

Image: Mick Lobb / University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park - Cardiff