Key appointments to our Board announced

NHS Supply Chain is pleased to announce the reappointment of Non-Executive Directors Sheila Doyle and Duncan Kendal for a further three-year term.

The reappointments provide continuity and expertise as NHS Supply Chain continues to deliver its vision of enabling smarter, simpler and more connected care. Sheila and Duncan will continue to provide strategic oversight and guidance as the organisation progresses its priorities to buy smart, supply right and partner expertly.

Sheila brings more than 30 years of leadership experience across executive and board-level roles with organisations including Deloitte, BP, IBM and Norton Rose Fulbright. She specialises in digital transformation, integration, risk and governance, and leading complex organisational change across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. She serves as a Non-Executive Director at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, a Trustee Director at The People’s Partnership, and is a Chartered Director with the Institute of Directors.

Duncan joined NHS Supply Chain as a Non-Executive Director in September 2023, bringing extensive experience in supply chain leadership and business transformation gained through senior roles at organisations including Wolseley Group, Wickes, Amazon and Argos. He is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and holds an MSc in Supply Chain Management from Cranfield University and a Financial Times Non-Executive Director Diploma.

 Heather Tierney-Moore, Chair of the NHS Supply Chain Board, said:

I am delighted that Duncan and Sheila have both been reappointed for a further three-year term. Delivering our vision requires strong governance, diverse perspectives and deep expertise across our Board.
Duncan brings significant experience in supply chain operations, customer fulfilment and large-scale transformation, while Sheila’s background in digital innovation and organisational change continues to provide invaluable insight as we modernise and evolve our services.
Together, they will help guide the delivery of our strategic priorities, strengthen resilience across the healthcare supply chain and ensure we continue to provide value for NHS organisations and the patients they serve.
I look forward to continuing to work with Duncan and Sheila as we deliver our ambitious plans for the future.

Sheila Doyle said:

I am delighted to be reappointed and am delighted to be reappointed and to continue supporting NHS Supply Chain as it delivers its ambitious strategy.
The NHS is undergoing significant transformation, and programmes such as NHS Supply Chain Modernisation have an important role to play in ensuring the right products are available at the right place and the right time. By combining innovation, digital capability and strong partnerships, we have an opportunity to make a real difference for NHS organisations. I look forward to working with colleagues across the business as we continue to improve the services and support we provide.

Duncan Kendal said:

It has been a privilege to serve on the NHS Supply Chain Board, and I am delighted to have been reappointed for a further term.
I look forward to continuing to support the programmes that will strengthen our supply chain capability, build resilience and deliver long-term value for NHS organisations and patients.

The reappointments reinforce NHS Supply Chain’s commitment to delivering its long-term strategy through programmes such as Supply Chain Modernisation, Commercial Transformation and Trading Transformation. With Duncan and Sheila’s continued support and expertise, the organisation is well placed to deliver on its vision of enabling smarter, simpler and more connected care for the NHS and the patients it serves.