Angela Fitzgerald

Chief Executive Officer, Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA)

Angela Fitzgerald was appointed Chief Executive of HIQA in 2022, following senior leadership roles in the HSE, including Deputy National Director of Acute Operations and Deputy CEO of St James’s Hospital.

She has more than 30 years’ management experience in the health sector, with a strong track record in driving service improvements, developing policy, and advising Government on strategy and patient safety.

Angela holds a Master’s Degree in Health Economics and continues to lecture on clinical care and comparative health policy. She is passionate about working with stakeholders to support continuous improvement in patient care.