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Duncan Selbie

former Chief Executive Officer, Public Health England, Public Health England · United Kingdom

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Duncan Selbie is the former Chief Executive Officer, Public Health England of Public Health England. Selbie is based in the United Kingdom. Earlier roles include positions at Public Health England.

NHS healthcare executive who joined the health service in 1980 and held roles including Chief Executive of Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals and various NHS leadership positions. Served as founding Chief Executive of Public Health England from 2013 until August 2020.

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Recent coverage of Duncan Selbie has spanned his leadership of Public Health England across major public health challenges, including his pandemic response and the organization's handling of disease tracking during the coronavirus outbreak. Headlines reflect on Selbie's role in directing the agency's response to various incidents and crises, as well as his broader work on population health initiatives and his election as head of a global public health network. The coverage also includes commentary on public health policy positions taken during Selbie's tenure at the organization.

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Duncan Selbie: FAQ

Who is Duncan Selbie?
Duncan Selbie is the former Chief Executive Officer, Public Health England of Public Health England, based in United Kingdom.
Where did Duncan Selbie work previously?
Earlier roles include Public Health England (CEO, until 2020).