‘We have called off this particular ascent on Everest’ – HSE’s head of digital transformation resigns

Professor Martin Curley The HSE’s head of digital transformation, Professor Martin Curley, has resigned. Prof Martin Curley tendered his resignation to the HSE as head of Digital Transformation and Open Innovation. He announced his resignation on LinkedIn this morning, writing: “We have called off this particular ascent on Everest. Bad weather prognosis and supply chain and funding blockages. We could still succeed but there would be too many casualties, including me. “Therefore as part of a well thought out, broader and evolving plan I resigned yesterday with immediate effect from the Health Service Executive “We have found a more promising alternative route, with a much more well situated and welcoming base camp. We have a great group of climbers and committed expedition sponsors and a great supply chain. We can move fast and be mobile. Success is not guaranteed but we are optimistic.” Prof Curley concluded his post by saying: “Hasta La Vista Baby!” followed by a number of hashtags, including #digitalhealthforall, #venividivici, #semperfidelis, and in capitals: #NIL ILLEGITIMI CARBORUNDUM, the last of which translates from mock Latin as: ‘Don’t let the bastards grind you down’. Prior to serving as digital transformation chief since 2018, Prof Curley was appointed […]

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