Secretary of State announces preferred candidate for Chair of CQC

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Sajid Javid, has named Ian Dilks OBE as his preferred candidate for next Chair of CQC.

Subject to approval by the Health and Social Care Select Committee, Ian Dilks will take over from the current Chair, Peter Wyman CBE DL, once his appointment ends.

CQC welcomes this announcement and will issue a full statement following finalisation of the appointment.