Lucy Nickson

Chief Executive, Day One

Lucy currently heads up a charity which support NHS major trauma patients in the UK. She has extensive CEO experience within the healthcare charity sector but has also worked across public and private sector organisations in a senior capacity throughout her career.

Lucy has a strong reputation for leading change, transformation and commercial growth. She is also a strong collaborator and is totally committed to building partnerships which make a positive difference to Sheffield City Region’s communities and their prosperity. 

In 2017 Lucy was awarded an Honorary degree of Doctor of Medicine, MD (Hon) by the University of Sheffield, in recognition of her influence and work in Palliative and End of Life Care services across the region.