THE James Paget University Hospital has appointed a new director of finance and performance. Mark Madden, currently director of finance at Ipswich Hospital, will take up his new post in September.

THE James Paget University Hospital has appointed a new director of finance and performance.

Mark Madden, currently director of finance at Ipswich Hospital, will take up his new post in September.

He takes over from Julie Cave who moves to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital as director of resources in July.

Mr Madden said: “I am really looking forward to making a positive contribution to the future success of the trust and building on the excellent results already achieved.”

Keen sportsman Mr Madden is married and has two children.