Ciarán Devane
Irish executive
About Ciarán Devane
Born 1962. Ciarán Devane is an Irish.
Sir Ciarán Gearoid Devane (born 25 October 1962) is the executive director of the Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations (CTPSR) and associate pro-vice-chancellor for international relations at Coventry University (appointed April 2021). Previously he was chief executive of the British Council (appointed January 2015). He is also chairperson of the Health Service Executive.
Education Devane was educated at University College Dublin, where he read for a BEng in biochemical engineering. He also serves as a non-executive director of NHS England. Devane was appointed to Coventry University in April 2021.
Devane was knighted in the 2015 Birthday Honours for services to cancer patients.
In January 2026 Devane was announced as the inaugural Chief Executive of The NHS Alliance, the organisation formed following the merger of NHS Providers and The NHS Confederation.
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Who is Ciarán Devane?
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When was Ciarán Devane born?
Ciarán Devane was born on 25 October 1962 in Dublin.
What nationality is Ciarán Devane?
Ciarán Devane is Irish.
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