Al Russell has been made chief executive of The London Clinic after several months serving as the interim chief executive.

Russell joined the private hospital charity as a trustee in May 2016 and was made interim chief executive in September 2017.

Prior to joining The London Clinic, Russell held various leadership roles at Vodafone.

Commenting on his new appointment, Russell said: “I’m delighted to be leading The London Clinic as we work to establish our place as a leader in London private healthcare for many years to come. I am committed to building upon the exceptional care we deliver to patients from different parts of the world. We are also committed to helping our consultants grow their businesses at The London Clinic.”

Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the largest private hospitals in England, with 250 beds.