Pharma Managers Series – HSE Update

Mid 2017 two senior roles were created in the HSE: Deputy Director General, Operations and Deputy Director Director, Strategy.  The roles were taken up by John Connaghan and Dean Sullivan respectively.  Unfortunately, due to the recent changes in the HSE, John is no longer available to speak at this breakfast, and an alternative second speaker will be added shortly. 

Operating within his newly created role, Dean will lead on planning and reform processes across the health and social care system.  Ensuring a structured approach to change, with a particular focus on delivering integrated ways of working and promoting a learning culture which supports innovation. 

Speakers:  

Dean Sullivan, Deputy Director General, Strategy at the HSE.

Dean has over 30 years experience as a senior manager in both the public & private sector.   Dean joined the HSE in August 2017 from the Northern Ireland Health & Social Care Board (HSCB), where he held the role of Commissioning Director. In this previous role Dean personally oversaw a number of high profile regional service developments including the introduction of the new radiotherapy service in Derry.  Dean has 30 years’ experience in the public and private sectors. Dean, who trained as an accountant with the National Audit Office in London, previously worked as a senior civil servant for the Department of Health in Northern Ireland, overseeing the delivery of significant improvements in waiting times across a range of hospital and community services.