A Dedicated Leader in Nursing and wider Healthcare Annesha Archyangelio is an accomplished healthcare leader with decades of experience spanning the NHS and private sectors. Currently serving as Regional Director of Nursing, Direct Commissioning for NHS England, driving quality and safety delivery in her services. Annesha oversees complex portfolios and has held senior director roles during pivotal moments, including the Covid-19 pandemic.

Originally from Jamaica, where she began her nursing career, Annesha has played key roles in clinical commissioning, mental health, and integrated care within the UK. She is renowned for authoring the national Matrons’ Handbook and now the International Healthcare Professionals’ Handbook: A Success Guide to Working in the UK for Nurses, Midwives, and Allied Health Professionals by Elsevier. Her leadership excellence has been recognised with accolades such as the Health Service Journal's Highly Commended award.

Annesha brings a strong focus on talent management, leadership development, and organisational change. She specialises in facilitating interdisciplinary workshops and events that engage stakeholders in creating shared visions and actionable plans. With expertise in transformational and situational leadership, she supports teams through complex transitions, utilising emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and group process design. As a passionate advocate for inclusivity and development,

Annesha champions BAME staff growth and serves as a mentor with the Florence Nightingale Foundation. She is committed to lifelong learning, holding multiple degrees, including an MSc in Infection Prevention and Control, and is pursuing a Global Doctorate in business administration. Her values of collaboration, confidentiality, and reflection underpin her leadership philosophy, enabling her to navigate the evolving challenges of healthcare while fostering impactful change.

Annesha is currently focusing on sharing the International Healthcare Professionals’ Handbook: A Success Guide to Working in the UK for Nurses, Midwives, and Allied Health Professionals, with others. The book is available at: • Elsevier's bookstore: - 9780323932615 (uk.elsevierhealth.com). • Amazon.co.uk: International Healthcare Professionals’ Handbook: 1: Medicine & Health Science Books @ Amazon.co.uk.