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The former chief executive of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has been appointed chief executive of NHS Wales.

Judith Paget, who has been the interim director general of health and social services and chief executive of NHS Wales since 2021, has now been appointed permanently.

This comes after an international recruitment process chaired by the First Civil Service Commissioner.  

Ms Paget said: “I am honoured to be appointed to this important role and look forward to continuing to work with ministers and NHS Wales organisations to deliver excellence in our health and care services.”

Minister for Health and Social Services, Eluned Morgan, said: “Judith has shown great leadership and oversight of the NHS in Wales through some of its most difficult times. 

“I congratulate her on her appointment and look forward to continuing our work to deliver an NHS Wales to be proud of.”

Ms Paget was previously chief executive of Aneurin Bevan UHB, which covers an area including Caerphilly County Borough, after taking on the role in October 2014.