HSE CEO

Bernard Gloster is the HSE's CEO.

He has more than 30 years experience working in the health service and held a number of senior management positions. These included 9 years as chief officer of HSE Mid-West Community Healthcare and 3 years as Chief Executive of Tusla.

He was appointed CEO of the HSE in December 2022 and took up the position in March 2023.

The CEO reports to the Board, making sure the HSE is managed in an efficient way. However, there are certain important tasks that only the Board can do – these are called reserved functions. These include approving major plans, policies, and reports for the organisation