Dan Kiely’s Healthcare Executive Search Market update: 2026
January 26th 2026
With nearly two decades of experience in the sector, Dan Kiely has established a strong and credible track record in executive search within the healthcare and life sciences industries, delivering both permanent and interim appointments. His expertise encompasses senior leadership roles including Chair, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Medical Director, Chief People Officer, and senior commercial positions. He has supported organisations across the full spectrum, from multinational and publicly listed companies to pre-revenue start-ups and spin-out ventures.
His last market update, published back in Summer 2025 discussed clinical and commercial hiring trends, as well as the independent sector & MHS collaboration and leadership changes in the private hospital market. As we enter 2026, Dan provides his thoughts and experiences from the healthcare executive search space for the new year, from January and beyond.
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