Gaener’s background is in academic research, economic development, working with young people and professional training.

Originally from Oban, she now lives in Inverness with her husband and two young daughters. Gaener Rodger was first appointed to the Board in October 2016. Throughout Fiona's career she has developed strong links nationally with partner organisations, stakeholders and communities, and has articulated and advocated for the needs of rural communities, including policy, to enable delivery within the geography of the NHS Highland area. As Chief Officer of Argyll and Bute HSCP she demonstrated her interest in remote and rural public services, along with a focus on delivering safe and effective care in partnership, recognising the relationship between inequalities and health outcomes.

This appointment makes Fiona the first Chief Executive to have held senior roles in both partnership areas of the board. However, before long Fiona's skills and experience drew her back into leadership roles, quickly taking on responsibility for community and then acute mental health in Highland, including leading mental health through the COVID pandemic. When the opportunity to relocate to Highland arose, Fiona moved with her young family to return to clinical practice in the Lochaber area. A Registered Mental Health Nurse and (until April 2024) Chief Officer of Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership, Fiona brings a wealth of clinical and senior management experience, and a depth of knowledge of the whole Highland area to this role.Īfter training in Leeds, West Yorkshire in the early 1990s, Fiona worked in London, North Wales and Southwest England in clinical and senior management roles, including the leadership of integrated health and social care services. During this time Sarah has lived with, and supported loved ones with long term health conditions, leading to a particular interest in innovative solutions for delivering equitable health care across our diverse geography.įiona Davies is the Chief Executive of NHS Highland. Having lived in the Highlands since her teens, Sarah relocated to the Isle of Jura ten years ago where she lives with her partner, children, and collection of animals. Sarah has worked extensively in and with several volunteer organisations and continues to support initiatives in her local community. Sarah’s career has spanned roles in operational delivery and improvement, strategic leadership and Community Led development in remote rural communities – something she remains passionate about. Sarah has a broad range of governance experience across public and third sector organisations, including her work as Chair of the Argyll and Bute Integration Joint Board and NHS Highland Staff Governance Committee. Sarah Compton-Bishop was appointed as Chair of NHS Highland in March 2023 following five years serving as a Non-Executive Director on the board. The Board is expected to keep under review and maximise the quality of the advice provided on the Board’s strategic objectives.

The PACs promote an opportunity for development and strengthening communication and networking for clinical professionals. Professional Advisory Committees (PACs) provide authoritative advice to the NHS Highland Board on relevant matters. The EDG is chaired by the Chief Executive, and all Executive Directors who are also NHS Highland Board members attend. Members of EDG are in attendance at NHS Highland Board meetings. The Executive Directors Group (EDG) undertakes an executive leadership role for broader discussion and decision making in relation to the delivery of the Board’s strategic priorities and key operational, clinical and performance issues. four stakeholder members (representing partners, staff and nominated from Local Authorities).11 publicly appointed non-executive members.one publicly appointed non-executive Board Chair.The Board includes publicly appointed non-executive members, stakeholder members and executive members. All NHS Highland Board members are appointed by the Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care, and are accountable to the Scottish Government through the Cabinet Secretary.

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