Nick Costa

Nick is an experienced senior healthcare executive with a proven track record in leading strategic transformation across the UK and European independent health sector. He was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Ramsay Health Care UK in 2022, following his tenure as Chief Operating Officer from 2018.

Since joining Ramsay, Nick has been instrumental in driving the strategic evolution of the UK business, including the successful national rollout of an Electronic Patient Record. His leadership has strengthened Ramsay’s position as a leading UK independent provider of both private and NHS care, operating 34 acute hospitals across England and delivering high-quality, integrated services through strong clinical partnerships and a culture of innovation.

In March 2025, Nick also took on the role of interim CEO at Elysium Healthcare, the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health services and part of the Ramsay Health Care group, in addition to being a Director of Ramsay Santé and Chair of the Risk Committee.

Prior to joining Ramsay, Nick had 11 years of Director level experience in healthcare at regional operations, business transformation and business development levels, leading on major service delivery and business transformation programmes.