Professor Stephen Logan has been announced as the new chairman of NHS Grampian.
The former board member will take up the post in January following his retirement from his current role as senior vice-principal of the University of Aberdeen.
He previously held the role of Chairman of Grampian University Hospitals NHS Trust, between 1998 and 2004.
He has also served on the Scottish Higher Education Funding Council and Scottish Funding Council and is currently a board member of Aberdeen Sports Village and Aberdeen City and Shire Economic Futures (ACSEF).
The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Sport, Shona Robison, has welcomed the appointment and says she looks forward to working with Professor Logan.
It comes after the resignation of Bill Howatson amid concerns that the board had failed to control a number of issues at ARI.
“I’m pleased to be able to appoint Professor Stephen Logan as Chair of NHS Grampian and I am confident he will bring a wealth of experience to this important role,” she said.
“With an extensive public sector background, as well as previous experience with NHS Grampian, I know he will be well placed to lead the board as they move forward.
“In addition, Professor Logan has worked in Aberdeen for many years and has a significant understanding of the unique challenges the city and its surrounding area face.
“Under this new leadership, the health board is now in a strong position to take forward the recommendations from the Healthcare Improvement Scotland report quickly and effectively.
“I look forward to working with Professor Logan, and the Scottish Government will continue to offer its full support to NHS Grampian and the new leadership.”
Professor Stephen Logan said: “I am delighted and honoured to be asked to bring my skills and experience to this critical and challenging role. I view this opportunity as a great privilege to serve the people of the north-east, and to work with our outstanding teams of healthcare professionals and management to ensure that services across our region are of the quality that our communities deserve.”