Nuffield Health has appointed Paul Baker as chief financial officer as Matt Lynn steps down at the end of the year.
Baker brings more than 25 years of financial leadership experience across international consumer, logistics and service sectors. He has been chief financial officer at Smiths News Plc, where he led improvements in operational performance, reduced borrowings and played a key role in transforming the business.
He held senior finance roles at Compass Group Plc, Iglo Group/Birds Eye Limited, and Cadbury Schweppes Plc and is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (ACMA).
Lynn joined Nuffield Health in 2022 and will be leaving to take up a new position.
Nuffield Health chief executive officer Alex Perry says: “Matt has made an outstanding contribution to Nuffield Health over the past three years. His leadership has helped us build a stronger, more resilient organisation, and I want to thank him for the professionalism, expertise and commitment he’s brought to the organisation every day.
“I’m delighted to welcome Paul Baker to Nuffield Health. His breadth of experience and capabilities will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our financial performance, allowing us to reinvest in our services and deliver even more social impact in the future.”
