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Recognition for a job well done
Congratulations to two of our executive members who have received recognition for the great job they do at Oxleas.
Chief Executive Officer, Ify Okocha, is now an International Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (APA).
And Alison Furzer, Chief Digital Information Officer, has been named Cyber Exec of the Year in NHS England’s Cyber Associates Network Awards.
For Ify to join this elite group of psychiatrists who hold this honorary distinction, he needed to have demonstrated exceptional contributions to the field of psychiatry and communities.
Marketa Wills, CEO and Medical Director of the APA, said: "Congratulations on this outstanding achievement and continued contributions to the field of psychiatry."
The Convocation of Distinguished Fellows will be hosting a special event in May to celebrate and formally present the award.
Ify said:
I felt both humbled and honoured at the same time when I heard this news. It was a welcome surprise.
Alison, who was nominated by the South East London Integrated Care System (SEL ICS) for her award, said:
I was surprised and honoured to receive this award but it truly belongs to my entire team whose dedication and hard work made this achievement possible.
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