HSJ100: How it was judged

The judges are asked to assess the “quantity” of power and influence an individual has – rather than whether it will be used for good or ill. The aim is also to hold up a mirror to healthcare influence as it is – however ugly or pretty that image may be. The aim is not to be “balanced” or “representative” – just as accurate as possible.

The prime minister and chancellor and their shadows are excluded from consideration.

The judges of this year’s HSJ100 were:

• Professor Maureen Baker, chair, Professional Record Standards Body, former chair of the Royal College of GPs
• Sir David Behan, chair, Health Education England, former chief executive of the Care Quality Commission
• Peter Carter, former chief executive, Royal College of Nursing
• Paula Clark, chief executive, University Hospitals of North Midlands Trust
• Dr Anita Donley, independent chair, Mid and South Essex Sustainability and Transformation Partnership
• Tara Donnelly, chief executive, the Health Innovation Network
• Dr Navina Evans, chief executive, East London Foundation Trust
• Dame Barbara Hakin, former deputy chief executive, NHS England
• David Hancock, client engagement director, InterSystems
• Alastair Henderson, chief executive, Academy of Medical Royal Colleges
• Tracie Jolliff, head of inclusion and systems leadership, NHS Leadership Academy
• Ed Jones, chief of staff, Foreign Secretary’s Office
• Jon Restell, chief executive, Managers in Partnership
• Ewan Russell, public affairs manager, the Alzheimer’s Society
• Joan Saddler, associate director of patients and communities, NHS Confederation
• Joy Warmington, chief executive, Brap

The judging was chaired by HSJ editor Alastair McLellan

Important note: Sir David Behan and Dr Navina Evans were not involved in any discussions about their inclusion or ranking in this year’s HSJ100