1 May 2025

It is an honour to announce our recent cohort of the CNWL Chief Operating Officer (COO) Fellowship Programme.  

The programme is a one-year development opportunity for aspiring operational leaders. The programme is designed to enhance operational leadership skills, strategic thinking, and impact on patient care and staff experience. 

Beginning in May 2025, the cohort will spend the year participating in regular mentoring meetings, skills and development sessions and utilise the 21CLP strategic approach to develop their leadership development.  

A welcome event will be held at CNWL HQ to welcome the cohort, the programme will begin on 13 May 2025.  

Meet the cohort: 

Bobby Singh, Charge Nurse,  

“I’m honoured to have been selected for the Chief Operating Officer Fellowship Programme at CNWL. This is an exciting opportunity to grow as an operational leader while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance patient care, support our teams, and drive service excellence. I’m especially proud to be part of a programme that uplifts and empowers Global Majority staff in leadership development." 

Rosemary Attipoe, Support Services and Medical staffing Manager, 

“I feel fortunate to be one of the first to embark on the Chief Operating Officer program. Thanks to Graeme Caul   for this initiative. I don’t take this opportunity lightly at all. I am looking forward to working with my mentor Sabrina Phillips, Managing Director (Jameson). I am also looking forward to the real time experience that I will gain, but more importantly using this experience to impact positively patient care and staff wellbeing.” 

Shalom Mutizwa, CSC Mental Health Clinical Lead, 

“I am thrilled to have been selected for the programme! It means so much to be part of something that aligns with my values. I’m eager to grow as a leader and look forward to joining others in driving positive change.” 

Aiasha Mehrban, Clinical Team Lead 

“I am very excited and grateful to have been offered to opportunity to be on the COO fellowship. I believe the fellowship will be a very progressive step for me in developing my operational management skills I need to progress in my career. I am very excited for the insights and knowledge I will gain.”