Paul Reid has confirmed that he will step down as HSE CEO in October, two months earlier than expected.
In a statement released this morning, Mr Reid said he will be leaving the HSE role on Monday, 3 October, before taking up a period of annual leave. Taking to social media, Mr Reid wrote: "Following earlier notification at end June 2022, I've advised staff in @HSELive that I will be stepping down as CEO on October 3rd. I'll then take up a period of annual leave.
"I'll truly miss leading the most committed workforce in the country in some of the toughest of times." Mr Reid announced in June that he would be stepping down from his position with the HSE also confirming the decision.
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In a statement at the time, both Mr Reid and the HSE said he would step down in December 2022. Meanwhile, HSE Chief Finance Officer Stephen Mulvany, is set to take up the position of Acting CEO once Mr Reid steps down.
In a statement issued to all HSE staff yesterday, Mr Reid said that Mr Mulvany’s appointment had ben approved by the chairman and the board. He said in a statement: "I will be in touch with you all again as we come closer to the handover date to Stephen.
"But once again, I want to say that this has been a really tough decision for me to make. I will truly miss leading the best workforce in the country," he added.
In a message to staff in June, Mr Reid said that he was making the decision with a "heavy heart", and that it was hardest decision he had ever made in relation to his career. Mr Reid said at the time: "Having led teams in the private, not-for-profit, central and local government and health sectors, I now want to spend some time with my family."
He added: "It has been truly rewarding leading an organisation whose staff come to work every day to make people's lives better. No organisation will ever match the commitment, dedication, and relentless willingness to go beyond the call of duty that I have witnessed as we battled multiple waves of Covid, a criminal cyber-attack while driving a significant reform agenda. This has been truly inspirational for me to experience."
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