Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust appoints regeneration expert for its Innovation Village

Ms Critchley joins the trust from Associated British Ports, the owner and operator of 21 ports with a landholding of more than 4,000 hectares.

The trust is building two new ospitals at the Leeds General Infirmary site, which will release surplus estate for regeneration.

She said: “The Innovation Village represents a unique opportunity for the NHS and North of England and will be a catalyst for the regeneration of Leeds city centre.

"It is a hugely exciting project and I’m looking forward to working with our partners at Leeds City Council and Leeds universities to realise the potential of this significant site.”