Chief Executive

Peter Herring

Peter Herring took over as Chief Executive of the Trust in May 2000. He started his career in local government and qualified as an accountant before moving to the NHS in 1980.

Peter has held a number of senior posts including Deputy Regional Treasurer at Mersey Regional Health Authority, District Treasurer and Deputy General Manager of St. Helens & Knowsley Health Authority and Director of Finance and General Manager of St. Helens & Knowsley Hospitals Trust.

Prior to moving to the Countess of Chester Hospital, he was Chief Executive of Liverpool Women's Hospital for six years. He is current chairman of the Cheshire & Merseyside Chief Executives Group and a member of the Board of the North West Leadership Academy; and is also a member of the Advisory Council to Chester University Business School.