Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust Appoints New Chief People Officer
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT) has appointed Geoffrey Etule as its new Chief People Officer. He will join the Trust on 1 November.
Geoffrey brings more than two decades of leadership experience across the NHS, higher education and hospice sectors. He joins CWPT from Wye Valley NHS Trust, where he has served as Chief People Officer since 2020, leading services including human resources, organisational development, equality, diversity and inclusion, workforce planning, recruitment and medical staffing.
Geoffrey began his NHS career in 2000 as a Human Resources Officer at City Hospital Birmingham and has progressed through a range of senior leadership roles, building extensive expertise in workforce strategy, organisational culture and staff engagement.
Commenting on his appointment, Geoffrey said:
"I am truly delighted to be joining a values-based Trust with people at the heart of everything it does. Throughout my career, I have been driven by a belief that everyone can achieve their full potential when they are supported by a compassionate and inclusive culture.
"I am passionate about equality, staff wellbeing, engagement and psychological safety, and I look forward to working with colleagues across the Trust to build on the strong foundations already in place and continue creating an environment where everyone can thrive."
Mary Mumvuri, MBE, Chief Executive of Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust, said:
"We are delighted to welcome Geoffrey to CWPT. He brings a wealth of experience in NHS workforce leadership and a strong track record of creating inclusive, supportive environments where colleagues can thrive.
"Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and Geoffrey's values-driven approach, commitment to staff wellbeing and passion for equality make him an excellent fit for our organisation. As we continue our journey to provide outstanding care for our communities, his leadership will play an important role in supporting our workforce and shaping the culture that enables great care."
Geoffrey will take up the post on 1 November and will join the Trust's Executive Leadership Team.