Ms Chappell was appointed following a robust recruitment and selection process carried out jointly by East Renfrewshire Council and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

She is currently Strategic Director of Adult Care and Wellbeing at Sheffield City Council. She brings 30 years of experience working in health and social care and strategic planning to the role and is looking forward to returning home to Scotland after four years working in Sheffield.

Councillor Katie Pragnell, chair of the Integration Joint Board which governs the HSCP, said: “Alexis is very well placed to take on this challenging role and members of the IJB are looking forward to working with her.’

Steven Quinn, chief executive of East Renfrewshire Council, added: “I am delighted to welcome Alexis as the new Chief Officer of East Renfrewshire HSCP. Her knowledge and experience will be invaluable in this important role and I look forward to working with her as part of the wider Corporate Management Team of East Renfrewshire Council.”

Professor Jann Gardner, chief executive of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, commented: “I am pleased to welcome Alexis Chappell as the new Chief Officer of East Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership. Alexis brings a wealth of experience in health and social care, and I have no doubt her leadership will further strengthen our commitment to delivering high-quality services for the people of East Renfrewshire.

“I also want to take this opportunity to sincerely thank current East Renfrewshire HSCP Chief Officer Julie Murray for her dedication and exceptional leadership over the years. Her contribution to health and social care has been invaluable, and we wish her all the best in her well-earned retirement.”

Ms Chappell will take up her new role in due course following the retirement of Julie Murray, East Renfrewshire HSCP’s current chief officer.