CF has named Catherine Skilton as the new Managing Partner for Health Systems, elevating her to a board member role to bolster leadership, expertise, and the firm’s capacity to revolutionize healthcare organizations. CF’s Chief Executive, Hannah Farrar, shared her excitement, stating, “I am delighted to welcome Catherine Skilton to CF as a managing partner. Her deep understanding of health, along with her background as a management consultant and chartered accountant, will be instrumental as we enhance and expand our offerings in the health sector.” This leadership change at CF marks a pivotal moment in the company’s continued growth, heralding promising developments ahead. Since its inception in 2013, CF has emerged as one of the UK’s premier healthcare consultancies, assisting clients with formidable challenges within the sector, including strategic transformation initiatives for the NHS and associated health systems, as well as critical data analytics and research aimed at enhancing patient outcomes. Earlier this year, CF was honored as Strategic Consultants of the Year at the HealthInvestor Awards held in London.
This strategic appointment is crucial, given the company’s longstanding commitment to the health sector since its founding. According to the firm, this represents a significant milestone in its growth trajectory. The UK healthcare landscape is currently facing unparalleled challenges, but demand for CF’s services remains robust, particularly in areas such as cost improvement and transformation of healthcare providers. Skilton brings with her two decades of experience and will assume the role of lead partner for NHS at CF, spearheading successful change initiatives encompassing finance, operations, workforce management, care models, and essential organizational adjustments for effective functioning. “I am excited to join CF and this remarkable health systems team at such an exhilarating time of service expansion and growth,” Skilton remarked on her new position.
“The ethos of the team and their mission to create a positive impact in health and healthcare resonates deeply with my own values.” She expressed her eagerness to collaborate with a talented team of healthcare professionals in aiding clients as they navigate the pressing challenges currently confronting the NHS.
