Audiology company Chime Health has appointed Dr Ian Reynolds as chairman with immediate effect.

Previously, Reynolds (pictured) was chief executive of Nottingham Health Authority and chief executive of private healthcare firm Priory Hospitals Group.

He has also been deputy chairman of the Food Standards Agency and chair of audit for Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Strategic Health Authority.

Jonathan Parsons, managing director of Chime, said: “I have a great deal of confidence that Ian can lead the board in this next exciting phase of our development. Ian has both the experience and background that will be a real asset to us.”