Leeds-based healthcare quality and compliance software company Radar Healthcare has appointed Professor Gillian Leng as a non-executive director.

Leng has more than 30 years’ experience working across public health, healthcare, and social care, within life science industries, patient organisations, local and national government, and academia. She was formerly chief executive of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.

Leng said: “I’m excited to be working with Radar Healthcare to support its growth with key healthcare strategies. Throughout my career, I’ve focused on searching for the clinical evidence to not only inspire change but to also make that change long-lasting so it can directly benefit patients.

“As the health sector undergoes its digital transformation, technology partners such as Radar Healthcare are playing an increasingly vital role in providing the evidence needed to enable informed decisions and positive change – ultimately helping to deliver better patient outcomes.”

Paul Johnson, chief executive of Radar Healthcare, commented: “[Leng’s] career, and the long list of accomplishments she’s earned along the way, are nothing short of remarkable. Her unique perspective and experience, along with a vision we both share about the role of technology and its ability to provide healthcare insights to deliver better patient outcomes, will play a key role in our continued success.”