Ron Shields
Interim Chief Executive (Accountable Officer for Solent and Southern)
Ron has over 20 years’ leadership experience as a successful NHS Chief Executive. His 40-year NHS career spans varied roles across physical and mental health, inpatient and community settings. Prior to joining Southern Health, Ron was Chief Executive at Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust, where he led the organisation to achieve an overall Care Quality Commission rating of Outstanding. Ron has also led NHS organisations in London and Northampton. He has a track record of successful and sustainable transformation and integration of services to improve patient outcomes. Ron is currently the Chief Executive of Southern Health.