Key Summary
- Louise Goldring appointed RPS director of education to lead its transition to the Royal College of Pharmacy
- She brings 14 years of experience from the Royal College of Surgeons of England
- She will shape the college’s education strategy ahead of the 2026 launch
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has on Thursday announced the appointment of Louise Goldring as its new director of education.
The position is set to play a key role in the RPS’ transition into the Royal College of Pharmacy.
Goldring joins from the Royal College of Surgeons of England, where she currently serves as the director of learning, with the responsibility for the education and development of nearly 30,000 surgeons.
She spent 14 years at the Royal College, being the head of learning and innovation, head of educational development and, innovation and development advisor.
The RPS said Goldring will lead the development of educational strategy and programmes, which will support the development, learning and career ambitions of pharmacists in all sectors and roles, adding that her role will be "central to shaping the future of pharmacy" as the organisation develops the inaugural five-year strategy for the new royal college.
“I’m delighted to welcome Louise as director of education. Her appointment reflects the fact that education and learning will be at the heart of the new royal college,” said Paul Bennett, chief executive of the RPS.
“Louise’s expertise and leadership will be invaluable as we transition to become the Royal College of Pharmacy,” he added.
Commenting on her new role, Goldring said, “I am excited to bring my experience and expertise to build on the excellent foundations already in place and I look forward to meeting and working closely with members and staff in the New Year,” on her new role at the RPS.
Goldring’s appointment is a part of RPS’s leadership changes announcement in August this year, and the new executive team will also include roles such as director of finance and technology and director of pharmacy.
RPS said the search for the inaugural chair of the trustee board of the new royal college is underway.
The transition to the Royal College of Pharmacy is expected to be completed by April 2026. Bennett has already announced that he will step down from his role as chief executive following the transition, with his deputy Karen Baxter set to take over as interim chief executive of the royal college.
