Stephen Flanagan

Stephen Flanagan is a renowned healthcare executive with extensive experience leading strategic transformation, hospital development and operational excellence across Ireland’s healthcare system.

As Chief Executive Officer of Newpark Healthcare, and formerly Chief Financial Officer and Interim Deputy CEO of Children’s Health Ireland, Stephen has led major national healthcare initiatives, including the commissioning of the new National Children’s Hospital, large-scale digital transformation programmes and significant healthcare investment projects.

Combining expertise in governance, finance and operational leadership, he works with healthcare organisations to develop sustainable, patient-centred services that deliver lasting value. Stephen is recognised for bringing together clinical, operational and financial perspectives to help clients successfully deliver complex healthcare transformation programmes