The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has said that the appointments of Amareen Kamboh as chair of the Education and Standards Committee, Richard Strang as chair of the Membership Committee, Alexander Daghlian about the chair of the Panel of Fellows, and Christine Bond as interim chair of the Science and Research Committee has been ratified by the RPS Assembly.
The RPS Assembly is the primary governance body of RPS, which is responsible for setting strategic direction, financial management and organisational governance.
Regarding the appointments, RPS president Professor Claire Anderson said, "Each brings expertise that will help us as we build a future-focused Royal College of Pharmacy that champions excellence.”
"Our focus remains on ensuring robust governance and a seamless transition to Royal College status in mid-April 2026."
She said that the future strategy of RPS is being developed and will be determined by the future board of trustees.
"It will naturally build on our five commitments, which align with UK Pharmacy Professional Leadership Advisory Board (UKPPLAB) vision and common purpose document and RPS existing visions for the future of pharmacy for England, Scotland and Wales."
The next Assembly meeting will take place on 24-25 March 2026.
