Healthcare charity Nuffield Health has appointed Matthew Lynn as chief financial officer to lead its finance, legal and risk teams.

Lynn took up the role on an interim basis last December. He is a qualified accountant with 16 years’ experience and specialises in financial leadership in healthcare and not-for-profit organisations. He joins from international professional services firm PwC, where he was a senior director in the government and health industries team.

Steve Gray, chief executive of Nuffield Health, said: “I’ve been incredibly impressed by Matthew’s professionalism and energy since he joined the charity on an interim basis in December last year. He has already made a real impact to how we operate in the short time he’s been with us, and I am delighted that he’s chosen to join us on a permanent basis.

“At Nuffield Health we are on a mission to build a healthier nation, widening access to our health and wellbeing services to help more people live healthier, happier lives. Matthew is fully behind our mission and will play a key role as we increase our reach and support the health and wellbeing of people across the UK.”