The NHS stands at a defining moment. Demand continues to rise. Workforce capacity remains stretched. Financial discipline is tightening. At the same time, digital capability, data intelligence and AI adoption are reshaping how care is delivered across the country.
Transformation is no longer a future ambition. It is an operational necessity.
The Top 100 Women Shaping NHS in Technology and Leadership 2026 recognises the executives, clinicians and system leaders driving that change from within. These are the women building the infrastructure, strengthening operational grip, redesigning pathways, modernising workforce models and embedding population-health thinking into everyday delivery.
Their impact spans acute trusts, mental health providers, community services, integrated care systems and national leadership. Some are leading major digital platforms. Others are redefining performance management, financial sustainability or neighbourhood care. All are contributing to a more data-driven, accountable and resilient NHS.
This list is both recognition and reflection. It captures the scale of leadership required to move the NHS forward, and the individuals making that progress real.
Distilled Post is proud to present the full Top 100, and we warmly invite you to view the list below.
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