Des Holden

Position

Chief Medical Officer

History with the Trust

Des joined the Trust on 2 January 2024

Professional background and experience 

Chief Executive Officer at Health Innovation Kent, Surrey and Sussex

Des was the Medical Director on the Board at Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust from 2011 until 2019. During this time a CQC inspection awarded the trust an 'outstanding' rating.

Consultant in Obstetrics, and medical director at Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals

Other current activities and experience

Non-executive director of the Southeast Health Technology Alliance (SEHTA)

International advisor to Public Intelligence. This Danish organisation facilitates citizen engagement and living lab co-design for new technologies.

Visiting professor at the University of Surrey, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.

Supporter of the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex. He has held the role of implementation lead.