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New Trustee and Vice President appointments announced for 2025

We are pleased to share that we have appointed two new Trustees, a new Treasurer Elect and two new committee Vice Presidents.

These are: 

  • Elected Trustee – Academic Leadership: Professor (Dr.) Farhan Ahmad Khan
  • Elected Trustee – Research Dissemination: Dr Niall Hyland
  • Deputy Vice President – Academic Development (non-trustee): Professor David Lewis (leading on to become Vice President - Academic Development in 2026)
  • Vice President - Clinical (non-trustee): Dr Dagan Lonsdale
  • Treasurer Elect: Farah Meor Azlan (leading on to become Honorary Treasurer in 2026)

They will start their terms on 1 January 2025. 

We would also like to thank the following demitting Trustees and Vice Presidents for their hard work over recent years:

  • Elected Trustee – Academic Leadership: Professor Ana Alfirevic
  • Elected Trustee – Research Dissemination: Professor Steve Watson
  • Vice President - Clinical (non-trustee): Professor Reecha Sofat

​Trustees are legally responsible for the overall governance, strategy, and direction of the Society. They help to set our key priorities and ensure the Society is sustainable and serving the membership. Elections for new roles take place each year. 

Vice Presidents chair our committees, overseeing the development of key projects at the Society and directing the remit of the committees.

Our Council and committees are always happy to hear your feedback - please get in touch if you have any enquiries.


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