Mark Cubbon

Reporting directly to the NHS Chief Executive, Mark is responsible for driving change across the NHS to support the move to system working and enable delivery.

The team that Mark leads is responsible for the creation of the new NHSE Operating Framework, the establishment of Integrated Care Systems and the continued development of providers, and for the delivery of the NHS Long Term Plan. He is also the Senior Responsible Owner for the merger of Health Education England, NHS Digital, NHSX, and NHSE (formerly NHS England and NHS Improvement), one of the largest change programmes across the NHS.

Mark joined the NHS as a nurse 30 years ago and held several director roles in London NHS Trusts before taking on the role of regional chief operating officer for NHS Improvement, working across the Midlands and East of England. Immediately prior to joining NHS England, Mark was Chief Executive at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust