Thea Stein

Thea Stein is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in healthcare and community services. Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer at Nuffield Trust since September 2023, Thea has held the position of Chief Executive at Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust from 2014 to the present. Previous leadership roles include Chief Executive at Carers Trust, where Thea led a federation of around 170 networks supporting family carers across the UK, and Chief Executive at Yorkshire Forward. Additionally, Thea has served as a Non-Executive Director at Great Places Housing Group and held governance positions at Leeds Metropolitan University. Thea's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Physiology from the University of Oxford.