Emma Westcott appointed as Executive Director of Strategy and Insight

Emma has been the Acting Executive Director of Strategy and Insight since February, and was previously an assistant director in the team.

In her time at the NMC, Emma has been responsible for policy, strategy, insight, and external affairs. She led the delivery of the NMC’s first ever insight publications, taking learning from data and research to improve what we do and what the wider health and care system does.

Emma led the regulation of nursing associates when the role was introduced in England in 2019. She also led the modernisation of midwifery regulation.

Before joining the NMC, Emma held national policy and research roles in regulation, local government, and higher education. She has experience as a governor, a trustee, and a lay panellist for another professional regulator.

As a member of the NMC Executive Team, Emma will play a crucial role in shaping and delivering our strategy, and in fostering a values-driven, inclusive and high-performing culture at the NMC.

Emma Westcott, Executive Director of Strategy and Insight, said:

“I am a regulator because I want the nursing and midwifery professions to benefit from excellent education, and to maintain good standards, so that the public experience care that is safe, expert and equitable.

“It is the job of my directorate to make sure the organisation has effective policy, sound analysis, and strong evidence as we steer the NMC through a period of rapid improvement.

“The NMC is working hard to restore confidence in our ability to protect the public. I’m glad to have the opportunity to help lead this effort, working with our Council, colleagues and partners.”

Paul Rees MBE, Interim Chief Executive and Registrar, said:

“Emma is a much-respected colleague who will bring crucial organisational memory to our Executive Board.

“She has helped to build a Strategy and Insight Directorate which is helping to drive learning and improvement within our own regulatory processes, and providing important insights from our work to the wider health and care sector.

“I know Emma has the support of her team to deliver research and insight with real impact, for the benefit of the professionals on our register and the public we serve.”

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