Mark Thomas Email & Phone Number

Senior leader in the membership and charitable sectors with over twenty years’ experience of policy, communications and organisational delivery.Executive Director of Policy and Engagement at the RCGP, the professional body for GPs and the UK's largest Medical Royal College. Responsible for the College's policy, research, press, communications and influencing work, and for its presence in the devolved nations and at local level. Currently acting Chief Operating Officer (since January 2023). Developed the RCGP's 2020-23 and 2023-6 organisational strategies, led the College's policy and membership response to COVID-19, and delivered a new corporate website and digital engagement function.Core skills• Working within complex organisations to establish strategic priorities, build high performing teams and lead organisational change• Building relationships with internal and external stakeholders to generate new policy thinking and implement innovative solutions• Engaging with members at national and local levels to drive recruitment and retention and increase member value• Developing communication strategies to deliver positive profile, manage risk and enhance organisational reputation

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  University Of Cambridge