Dr Masood Ahmed, born at St Helier’s and raised in Morden, is a distinguished NHS leader with over 25 years of experience driving transformative change in healthcare. Known for his expertise in digital transformation, leadership development, and innovation, Masood has played a pivotal role in reshaping the healthcare landscape.
He holds several roles, including Non-Executive Director on NHS Boards, Trustee at the Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity and Board advisor. His influence extends beyond the UK, where he regularly speaks internationally and supports healthcare organisations globally.
Throughout his career, Masood has held significant positions such as Global Medical Director at Dell, Regional Chief Clinical Information Officer for NHS Midlands, and Chief Medical Officer for NHS Black Country CCG.
During the pandemic, he oversaw the healthcare of 1.5 million people, demonstrating his strategic acumen. As the Chief Digital Information Officer of the STW Integrated Care System, he led the charge in developing a “digital first, not digital only” strategy, further cementing his reputation as a forward-thinking leader.
Masood is also dedicated to fostering the next generation of healthcare leaders through his mentoring roles at Oxford University and Medology, and as a visiting lecturer at UCL Global Business School for Health. He is a key member of the NHS Confederation BME Leadership Network Steering Group, where he pioneered a national BME leadership mentoring program.
A passionate advocate for health inequalities, systems leadership, quality improvement, and the EDI agenda, Masood’s work is characterised by his unwavering commitment to innovation and transformative change. His contributions continue to leave a lasting impact on the global healthcare community.