The Royal College of Pharmacy on Tuesday (21) announced the appointment of three new trustees to the college's Trustee Board and the election of a final member from the Senate.
The new trustees are Jacob Lant, Katie Mantell and John Turner, and the newly elected trustee is Professor Claire Anderson.
The Board of Trustees is responsible for the Royal College of Pharmacy’s governance, strategy, and legal compliance.
It also ensures that the College meets its legal and charitable duties, and holds the executive team to account for delivery.
A majority of the Trustee Board will be registered pharmacists, drawn from the Senate, the governance body of the College.
The President and three National Pharmacy Advisory Council Chairs (who also act as Vice Presidents) will serve as Trustees, together with a further elected member elected by the Senate.
Joe Irvin, Chair of the Board of Trustees, said, “These appointments represent a significant step forward for the Royal College. Each of our new Trustees brings expertise, integrity and a deep understanding of the responsibilities that come with public trust.
“The Royal College of Pharmacy is setting out as an ambitious and purposeful organisation committed to placing pharmacy at the forefront of patient care.
“I am delighted to welcome colleagues who share that vision and who will help guide the College with confidence, independence and purpose.”
Royal College of Pharmacy president Tase Oputu said, “With its Trustee Board now strengthened, the Royal College of Pharmacy has the leadership and governance in place that will support its ambitions to establish a strong, credible and future‑focused professional leadership body, supporting professionals and driving excellence in practice for the benefit of patients and the public.”
The Board of Trustees consists of the following elected and appointed trustees.
| Chair | Joe Irvin OBE (appointed) |
| Vice Chair | The Board will select when they first meet |
| President | Tase Oputu (elected) |
| Vice President | Mahendra Patel (elected) |
| Vice President | Catriona Sinclair (elected) |
| Vice President | Liz Hallett (elected) |
| Elected | Claire Anderson (elected) |
| Appointed | Jacob Lant, Chief Executive of National Voices |
| Appointed | Katie Mantell, Chief Executive, RCVS Knowledge |
| Appointed | John Turner, Chartered Accountant |
The Board of Trustees will select its vice chair during its first meeting on Thursday (23).
