Paul Kirkpatrick appointed Chief Digital and Information Officer
We are delighted to welcome Paul Kirkpatrick who joins Cygnet as our Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO).
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Dr Dave Barker appointed South West Division Training Director for the Royal College of Psychiatrists
Congratulations to Dr Dave Barker, Cygnet Group’s Director of Medical Education, who has been appointed South West Division Training Director for the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Kaajal Kotecha-Chotai appointed Director of Corporate Governance
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Kaajal Chotai as our new Director of Corporate Governance. Kaajal brings with her a wealth of experience that will further strengthen Cygnet’s leadership team.
Three Cygnet doctors elected into various positions at the Royal College of Psychiatrists
Congratulations to Dr Sai Achuthan, Dr Richard Church and Dr Dave Barker who have all been elected into various positions at the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Ian Brokenshire appointed as Non Executive Director at Cygnet
We are pleased to announce that Ian Brokenshire has been appointed as a Non Executive Director on our Advisory Board. Ian has recently retired from a long and distinguished career at KPMG, spanning 35 years, and will join Cygnet in January 2024.
Former service user returns to Cygnet Alders Clinic to help others
Natasha, a former service user from Gloucester, has returned to Cygnet Alders Clinic, the hospital which oversaw her treatment, in order to help other women struggling with their mental health.
Cygnet appoints Sian Jarvis CB as Non-Executive Director
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Sian Jarvis CB as our newest Non-Executive Director. Sian is highly regarded as one of the leading strategic communications and marketing specialists in the country, with extensive experience in the health sector.
Former service user joins Cygnet to help others struggling with their mental health
After years of battling an eating disorder, former service user Emily Hale is now working for Cygnet Health Care to help others also struggling with their mental health and to ensure their voices are heard.
Stephen Firn OBE appointed to new Executive leadership role at Cygnet Health Care
To further strengthen our Executive Management Team we are pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Firn OBE to a new senior position leading our healthcare division.
John Hall appointed Regional Nurse Director
We’re delighted to welcome John Hall to Cygnet as the Regional Nurse Director for the Midlands. John is a senior nurse leader with over 30 years experience in the health sector.
Philip Winterbottom appointed Cygnet’s new Head of Safeguarding
We are pleased to welcome Philip Winterbottom as Cygnet’s new Head of Safeguarding. We’re also very excited to announce that the central safeguarding team will be expanding and we are recruiting a second Named Professional for Safeguarding (Adults and Children) alongside a Safeguarding Administrator to support the team.
Executive Team appointments and updates
We are delighted to announce two new members of our Executive Management Team. Pam Wenger joins as Board Secretary and Samantha Dunlop as Director of Risk Management. Both bring a wealth of experience in their respective fields that will further strengthen Cygnet’s leadership.