Health boss to step down
The chief officer of Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership is to leave the job at the end of the year.
David Leese is leaving to take up a new senior leadership position outside of the public sector.
He has worked for the NHS, Glasgow City Council and Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership for 30 years, overseeing many changes in the sector.
He has lead Renfrewshire HSCP for the last six years, bringing together a wide range of community based health and adult social care ser vices into a new integrated model and influencing policy at a national level.
Also most recently, safely guiding the HSCP through the current public health crisis.
Jane Grant, NHS GGC Chief Executive, said: “I would like to thank David for his significant contribution to Renfrewshire HSCP and to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
“David has led the integration of NHS and social care in Renfrewshire for the past six years, working to deliver real improvements to Renfrewshire’s health and wellbeing.
“I wish David well in his future career and look forward to his replacement continuing the good work he has started.”
Sandra Black, Chief Executive of Renfrewshire Council added: “I am immensely grateful for the stewardship and support that David has provided over the past six years in his role as both Chief Officer of Renfrewshire HSCP and as a member of the council’s corporate management team.
“David leaves the organisation in a strong place with a clear direction for the future, and a dedicated senior team and workforce.
“I wish David every success for the next phase of his career.”