NHS Fife has announced the appointment of University of the West of Scotland (UWS) graduate William Edwards as its new Chief Executive.
William joins NHS Fife from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, where he has served as Deputy Chief Executive since May 2025, having previously held the role of Chief Operating Officer.
William said: “I am honoured to be appointed as Chief Executive of NHS Fife. It is a privilege to lead an organisation with such a strong commitment to high-quality, person-centred care.
“I look forward to working closely with staff, partners and local communities to build on existing strengths, embrace innovation and ensure our services are sustainable for the future. Together, we will focus on delivering safe, effective care and continuing to improve outcomes for the people of Fife.”
A highly experienced NHS leader, William began his career in the NHS in 1999, the same year he graduated from the BA Business Management degree programme at UWS and has held a range of senior leadership roles at both local and national level, including two years in NHS Fife as General Manager for eHealth.
As Chief Operating Officer for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde from January 2022, he was responsible for operational management and strategic delivery across Scotland’s largest health board.
Prior to this, William was Director of eHealth and Digital Services, where he led the board’s ambitious digital strategy, driving innovation and strengthening clinical IT integration.
In 2019, he received a Digital Leader Award at the Holyrood Connect Digital Health and Care Awards in recognition of his leadership in digital transformation.
William brings a strong track record in operational delivery, digital transformation and system-wide reform. His leadership has supported major programmes focused on improving care delivery, organisational culture and sustainable services.
Pat Kilpatrick, Chair of NHS Fife said: “I am delighted to welcome William Edwards to NHS Fife as our new Chief Executive. William brings extensive operational experience from across the NHS, combined with a strong track record in digital innovation and whole-system transformation. The Board was particularly impressed by his clear commitment to quality, collaboration and delivering sustainable services for the communities we serve.
“This is a pivotal time for NHS Fife, and I am confident that William’s leadership, values and ambition will help guide the organisation through the next phase of transformation and improvement.”
William will take up post on Monday 20th April, replacing Carol Potter who is taking early retirement after 6 years as Chief Executive of NHS Fife.