Great Ormond Street Hospital Appoints New Chief Digital Information Officer

David Newey, with extensive experience in healthcare IT leadership, takes on the permanent role to drive the hospital's digital and data strategy.

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Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has appointed David Newey as its new Chief Digital Information Officer, effective from 11 November 2026.

David Newey, who has been acting CDIO at GOSH since March 2026, brings over 23 years of experience in healthcare IT, including leadership roles at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust and The Royal Marsden. He will be responsible for leading GOSH’s Digital and Data Strategy.
The strategy aims to enhance digital healthcare and improve services for patients. Karl Munslow Ong, Chief Executive of GOSH, expressed delight at the appointment, highlighting Newey's significant contributions and extensive experience.
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"I am delighted that David has been appointed to this important role. He brings extensive experience in healthcare IT leadership and has already made a significant contribution during his time at GOSH. I look forward to continuing to work with him as we deliver our Digital and Data Strategy and work to improve services for our patients, families and staff."

Karl Munslow Ong · Chief Executive of GOSH
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"I am really pleased to be joining GOSH on a permanent basis. It has been a privilege to work with such committed, knowledgeable, and creative staff since I joined on an interim basis in March. I particularly look forward to working closely with clinical and operational colleagues and to contributing to the important work underway to care for children with some of the most complex clinical conditions."

David Newey · Chief Digital Information Officer
Based on information from the official source: Great Ormond Street Hospital For Children NHS Foundation Trust (11/11/2026)