New chief money man at Yeovil Hospital

YEOVIL District Hospital has appointed Tim Newman (pictured) as its chief finance and commercial officer.

This executive position will lead a broad finance and commercial portfolio. Tim is joining the hospital from Fitness First, a leading international operator of health and fitness clubs.

Tim was UK finance director and a member of the executive team with responsibility for finance, audit, IT and legal services.  He has also had experience of leading the procurement and property functions at this organisation.

Prior to Fitness First, Tim was chief financial officer of the market research division of United News and Media, the global medial and financial services business. Previously he was Group Treasurer at Hammerson plc, a global property company.

Chief Executive, Paul Mears said: “Tim not only has an impressive background as an executive director in global companies but also a strong commercial and financial track record,

"His skills will be a considerable asset to our organisation and the board is extremely pleased to have attracted a candidate such as Tim to this new post.”

Tim said: “I am thrilled to be joining the trust in early February at such an exciting time in its development, and look forward to learning about the work of the hospital.”

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