Sarah Compton-Bishop was appointed as Chair of NHS Highland in March 2023 following five years serving as a Non-Executive Director on the board.
Sarah has a broad range of governance experience across public and third sector organisations, including her work as Chair of the Argyll and Bute Integration Joint Board and NHS Highland Staff Governance Committee.
Sarah’s career has spanned roles in operational delivery and improvement, strategic leadership and Community Led development in remote rural communities – something she remains passionate about.
Sarah has worked extensively in and with several volunteer organisations and continues to support initiatives in her local community.
Having lived in the Highlands since her teens, Sarah relocated to the Isle of Jura ten years ago where she lives with her partner, children, and collection of animals. During this time Sarah has lived with, and supported loved ones with long term health conditions, leading to a particular interest in innovative solutions for delivering equitable health care across our diverse geography.