We are pleased to announce the appointment of Jo Beer as our new Chief Executive. Jo will take up the post from November 2025, succeeding Julie Sharma, Sirona’s Interim Chief Executive.
Jo is currently Chief Operating Officer at University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP) NHS Trust, having joined the trust as a student nurse in 1986. A specialist in critical care, brain tumour and community nursing, she has held clinical, operational and leadership roles in acute and community providers. This includes Director of Nursing and Operations for Cornwall Peninsula Community Health CIC, Director of Operations & Transformation at North Somerset Community Partnership CIC and Director of Integration & Partnerships at UHP.
Dr Barbara Brown, Chair of Sirona, said: “I am delighted to welcome Jo Beer to Sirona as our Chief Executive from November 2025. Jo brings a wealth of experience, a deep understanding of community healthcare and a clear vision for Sirona that aligns with our values.
“She has extensive nursing and operational experience across acute and community organisations and has held Director of Nursing, Operation and Transformation roles within community health and social care organisations.
“I am confident Jo will provide strong, compassionate leadership as Sirona steps into the challenges and opportunities for community health, ahead.”
Jo Beer, incoming Chief Executive of Sirona, said: “I’m absolutely delighted to have been appointed as Chief Executive of Sirona care & health and feel genuinely honoured to be joining an organisation with such strong values and deep roots in the community.
“Sirona’s commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred care and tackling health inequities resonates deeply with me. I’m incredibly proud to be part of their journey.”
Jo Beer was appointed following a competitive recruitment process, which involved Sirona staff, members and health system stakeholders.
