New Trust Director appointed: Daren Fradgley, Executive Director of Integration

September 23, 2021

The Trust has made an appointment to a new executive director position, following a competitive process. Daren Fradgley is taking up the position of Executive Director of Integration on an interim basis from 11 October. Daren joins us from Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust where he is Director of Integration and Deputy CEO.

Richard Beeken, Chief Executive, said: “ I am delighted to confirm Daren as Executive Director of Integration. This new role has been established to lead all of the place based partnership, activity, governance and development in Sandwell as well as being the main executive link to the place based partnership in Ladywood and Perry Barr. Daren has over 10 years’ experience in the NHS as an executive director and has retained his paramedic registration. I am sure you will join me in welcoming Daren to the organisation.”

Daren Fradgley said: “I am pleased to be taking up this new role and staying within the Black Country system. I am looking forward to bringing the excellent learning from developing the Walsall Together programme to Sandwell and working with new colleagues and partners to support delivery of the Trust’s vision of integrated care.”