Trust confirms appointment of Interim Chief Executive

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has appointed an Interim Chief Executive.

Suzanne Pullins, who has held a senior leadership role as the Trust’s Executive Director of Nursing since September 2020, takes up her new post today (Wednesday 1 October).

Since beginning her nursing career almost 40 years ago, Suzanne has acquired a wealth of knowledge in operational management; she is skilled in professional leadership, and has a proven track record in patient safety and quality improvement.

Commenting on her appointment, Suzanne said: “I am absolutely privileged to be taking on the role of Interim Chief Executive.

“The Northern Trust is very special  to me. I started my nursing career in the Northern Area College of nursing in December 1983 and, with the exception of six years in the Belfast Trust, I have spent the remainder of my career in the Northern Trust.

“I am very pleased that I now have the opportunity to lead an organisation that I care so deeply about, working alongside a hugely talented group of colleagues who I have a deep respect for.”

Suzanne takes over the role from outgoing Chief Executive Jennifer Welsh who has taken up the Chief Executive post with Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

 

 

1st October 2025