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Dame Caroline Clarke

London Regional Director at NHS

Caroline was previously Group Chief Executive (2019 – 2023) and Deputy Chief Executive (2012 – 2019) at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, leading one of the largest teaching trusts in the country.

During her tenure, Caroline led the Royal Free London through Covid.

Prior to this, Caroline held senior positions including as Finance Director at multiple NHS trusts and as Associate Partner in KPMG’s health strategy team.

Caroline is a trustee of Overcoming MS and the Healthcare Financial Management Association, the representative body for finance staff in healthcare.

Passionate about both the NHS and London, Caroline started her NHS career as a finance trainee in 1991 and has lived in London for 35 years.

Caroline was recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours list for her work leading the NHS across London.


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