New CEO appointed to lead King's Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Alice Webster, current Acting CEO, is taking on the role on permanent basis

New QEH CEO Alice Webster
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 4th Mar 2023

A new person has been appointed to led King's Lynn Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Alice Webster, who's currently acting CEO of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust, is taking over the role on a permanent basis.

She faces the challenge of driving up standards as well as campaigning for funding for a new hospital.

Alice Webster, Chief Executive Officer, said: “It’s an absolute honour and privilege to have been selected as CEO."

"I very much look forward to continuing QEH’s journey of continuous improvement and innovation along with realising the Trust’s potential and ambitions for the future.”

Chris Lawrence, QEH Trust Chair, said: “I am absolutely delighted that Alice is our new Chief Executive.

"Alice brings a breadth of experience to the role with the leadership skills to take us on our journey of continuous improvement.

"She also has the vision, commitment and energy to unite us all in ensuring we deliver ever better outcomes for our patients in the communities we serve across Norfolk, Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire."

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