Danley Philip has taken up the role of Director of Administration at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, effective 1 July.

His appointment comes as the hospital undergoes a period of expansion and modernisation in healthcare delivery.

A seasoned financial and healthcare management professional, Philip holds a master’s degree in Accounting and Finance Management and a hospital management certificate from Johns Hopkins University. He is also a certified board director.

Philip previously served as Accounting Manager at the American University of Antigua (AUA) and worked as a business consultant, advising organisations on strategic and operational reforms.

He advocates for care-driven leadership in health services, stating that “the purpose of serving others should come from care, not necessity or profit.”

His key areas of expertise include healthcare administration, financial analysis, strategic oversight, risk compliance, and team leadership. His appointment is expected to strengthen the hospital’s focus on patient-centred care.