Louise Long

Louise Long is the newly appointed Chief Executive of NHS Lanarkshire, bringing over 30 years’ public sector experience across education, social work, and health and social care. Formerly Chief Executive of Inverclyde Council and Chief Officer of the Inverclyde IJB, Louise is known for her collaborative leadership and commitment to public service. Awarded an MBE in 2023 for services to local government and the community, she has led transformative work across sectors. Louise is passionate about reducing inequalities and empowering communities, and now leads NHS Lanarkshire during a vital period of renewal, innovation, and health and social care reform.