Lester Levy
Lester Levy | |
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Levy in 2013 | |
| Born | 1954 (age 70–71) South Africa |
| Alma mater | University of the Witwatersrand, University of Auckland] |
| Occupation(s) | Medical doctor, professor |
| Board member of | Health New Zealand |
Lester Levy CNZM (born 1954) is a South African-born New Zealand business leader, professor, and medical doctor. Since 2019, he has been Professor of Digital Health Leadership at Auckland University of Technology.
Levy is a prominent figure in health governance in New Zealand. He was chair of the three Auckland region district health boards between 2009 and 2017. In May 2024, he was appointed chair of the Health New Zealand board and, after the board was disestablished in July, the commissioner of Health New Zealand for a twelve-month term.