Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery

Deborah Kelly joined us as our Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery in November 2026.

Deborah, with more than 35 years NHS experience has held a number of senior nursing and managerial roles at major London teaching hospitals. Since qualifying as a nurse in 1985.

Deborah has gained experience in a range of leadership roles in community, acute and tertiary services, including as Deputy Chief Nurse for Barts Health NHS Trust and working in the Middle East as the Deputy Chief Nurse and Chief Nurse for Informatics at Sidra Medicine, Doha Qatar.

Deborah said: “I am delighted to be taking up the post of Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and am looking forward to joining committed colleagues and staff to continue the ongoing improvement programme.

"My passion and dedication to making a positive difference to the profession, and crucially to patient care, cannot be overstated and this position enables me to contribute and shape a foundation of excellence in care that patients and the public expect.

"On a personal note, this opportunity allows me to return to my Welsh roots on Anglesey having started my pre-registration career there many years ago. This long-time connection means I'm even more pleased, and proud to be working within, and on behalf of the community that my family and loved ones live and work."