Publish date: 17 December 2025
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Alfredo Thompson as its new Chief People Officer.
Alfredo joins the Trust from the Royal United Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Bath, where he has been serving as CPO. He brings a strong blend of strategic HR leadership, organisational development expertise, and a career shaped by frontline experience within the NHS
He has led significant transformation programmes across complex healthcare settings, including at North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust where he co-produced a new people strategy and redesigned the HR operating model. He is recognised for his collaborative approach, bringing colleagues together to create practical solutions that deliver measurable improvement.
His expertise aligns closely with the scale and ambition of Mid Cheshire’s Healthier Futures programme. Alfredo’s background in organisational design, workforce development and multi-provider collaboration will help ensure that the Trust’s people and culture remain at the heart of this major investment in the future of local healthcare.
Ian Moston, Chief Executive Officer welcomed the appointment, saying: “Alfredo brings energy, insight and a genuine passion for supporting people. His experience makes him an excellent addition to our leadership team, and I know colleagues across the Trust and wider health and care system will join me in giving him a very warm welcome when he arrives.”
Alfredo will join Mid Cheshire Hospitals in January 2026.
