Following a competitive selection process, Dr Chris Stockport will take up the PSC role of interim Chief Executive Officer of Manx Care for six months from July 1. The focus during this period will be on leading Manx Care through the governance review between the Department of Health and Social Care and Manx Care.
Dr Stockport brings a wealth of experience and a strong track record of system leadership, as well as over 20-years as a qualified General Practitioner. Before joining Manx Care as Executive Medical Director in March 2025, he was a Board-level Executive Director at a large integrated Health Board in Wales.
He said:
'I am honoured and delighted to have been seconded into this interim role after over a year as Executive Medical Director. I look forward to working closely with colleagues in Manx Care and DHSC to deliver the Mandate agreed by government. My focus is to enable our dedicated and professional teams to continue their important work every day, providing safe, effective and compassionate care for the people of the Isle of Man. Improving services and outcomes for our community remains our top priority.’
Minister for Health and Social Care, Claire Christian MHK, said:
‘I welcome the appointment of Dr Stockport into the interim CEO role. Strong professional clinical leadership is essential to effective decision-making, and Chris has demonstrated his understanding of quality and safe service delivery. Importantly, his secondment will ensure continuity and champion Manx Care’s core values of commitment, appreciation, respect, and excellence, guiding staff behaviour and patient-centred care across the Isle of Man’s Health and Social Care Services.’
Dr Stockport will take up the post on 1 July, succeeding Teresa Cope who is leaving Manx Care after over 5 years as CEO.
