Siobhan Melia was appointed as Chief Executive of Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust in September 2016 from Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Partnerships and Commercial Development at the organisation. She joined Sussex Community in October 2013 from Telefonica UK, where she headed up their Telehealth division.
Siobhan began her NHS career in 1996 and has worked in a range of roles since. A clinician by background, she holds a BSc and MSc in podiatry from the University of Brighton. In 2012 she received her MBA (Health Executive) from Keele University. Siobhan is passionate about lifelong learning and received an Honorary Doctorate degree from the University of Brighton in July 2022 in recognition of her major contribution to healthcare services. As a former podiatrist and clinical leader Siobhan has a strong commitment to making a difference for the communities that rely on the NHS and is dedicated to the local delivery of joined up health and care services.
Siobhan completed a nine-month secondment as Interim Chief Executive at South East Coast Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust in April 2023. Following this, Siobhan led a national review of the culture within the ambulance sector commissioned by NHS England and published in February 2024. Siobhan was announced as the National CEO Advisor for Community Health Services by NHS England in February 2025.