DOHA: Sidra Medical and Research Center (Sidra) has appointed Dame Ruth Carnall and Sir Murray Brennan as members of the Board of Governors. The Peninsula
Carnall has over 35 years’ experience in healthcare, including 20 as a chief executive in acute hospitals, mental health, community services and health authorities.
She is credited for having established the National Health Service London (NHS London), the strategic health authority for London.
She was awarded Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to the National Health Service in London in 2004.
In 2011, she received Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (DBE) for her achievements in healthcare.
Sir Murray is an international cancer surgeon and leader in cancer research. He is the Benno C Schmidt Chair in Clinical Oncology, Vice-President for International Programmes, and Director of the Bobst International Center at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York.
He was bestowed with Knight Grand Companion of New Zealand Order of Merit for services to medicine in January 2015. It is the highest honour given to New Zealand nationals by the Queen of England.
Lord Darzi of Denham, Vice-Chair of the board, and Chair of the Executive Committee, Sidra, said, “We are honoured to welcome Carnall and Sir Murray to the board. They are respected leaders and mentors in the healthcare industry and we look forward to benefitting from their judgment and counsel.
“Their combined expertise will add a valuable perspective to supporting Sidra’s mission to address the growing need for comprehensive patient-focused medical services for women and children in Qatar. Together with the world-class team, we are committed to establishing Sidra as a beacon of learning, discovery and exceptional care”.
