

Samantha Allen CBE
Chief Executive, NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board
Samantha (Sam) was appointed as chief executive of the North East and North Cumbria ICB in January 2022 ahead of the ICB becoming a statutory organisation in July 2022.
Sam is an experienced NHS Chief Executive, prior to the ICB she led an NHS Foundation Trust for five years. Sam is a Chartered Manager and Companion of the Chartered Management Institute and holds an MBA from Aston University.
In June 2026 Sam was awarded a CBE for services to the NHS. Sam is a member of The Kings Fund General Advisory Council and a former fellow of St. George's House, Windsor Castle.
Sam is also interim regional director for NHS England North East and Yorkshire.
14:00–15:00
Main Stage
Speakers:
Alison Barker, Chief Executive, North Lincolnshire Council and Solace Deputy Policy Lead for Health and Social Care (Chair)
Ben Dyson, Director, Integrated Care and Care Partnerships, Adult Social Care Group, Department of Health and Social Care
Samantha Allen CBE, Chief Executive, NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board

