The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has appointed Amandeep Doll to the role of Director for England following a competitive and rigorous recruitment process.
Amandeep is currently Head of Engagement & Professional Belonging at RPS and also works as a specialist medical pharmacist at Nottingham University Hospital Trust. Aman has worked at RPS for 8 years and in her current role leads on implementing the Inclusion and Diversity strategy for the profession to create a sense of belonging for all who work within pharmacy. She will take up the role of Director for England in August 2025.
The role of Director for England drives professional leadership for the pharmacy profession in England, and leads on national policy development and advocacy across England, in partnership with the English Pharmacy Board.
RPS Chief Executive Paul Bennett said:
“I am delighted that Aman has been appointed our new Director for England. Over the last five years she has not only brought to life our equality, diversity and inclusion strategy with great commitment and drive, but as a well-respected member of the RPS senior leadership team and Head of Engagement & Professional Belonging, has led her team with characteristic enthusiasm and energy. I look forward to seeing Aman grow yet further as a leader in her new position and as part of the pharmacy professional leadership function led by Elen Jones, Interim Director of Pharmacy.”
RPS English Pharmacy Board Chair Tase Oputu commented:
“Aman's appointment reflects her leadership qualities, deep commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and her proven ability to drive meaningful change. I’m absolutely delighted to welcome Aman to her new role as Director for England.”
RPS Interim Director of Pharmacy Elen Jones added:
“We were truly overwhelmed by the number and calibre of applications for this position, which made the selection process both inspiring and incredibly competitive. Aman brings a wealth of insight and expertise to the role including leading training at Kettering General Hospital, contributing to the Pharmacy Reforms Programme at Health Education England and shaping advanced practice programmes at RPS.
“I’m confident that Aman’s passion, vision, and energy will continue to strengthen our profession and support pharmacists across England and Great Britain. Congratulations, Aman, I look forward to working with you on this exciting new chapter."
Amandeep Doll responded:
“I’m absolutely delighted to have been offered the role of Director for England at such a pivotal moment for RPS as we transition to become the Royal College of Pharmacy. I feel honoured and privileged to be given the opportunity to help bring to life our royal college commitments for our members and the wider profession.
“I have always been passionate about delivering high quality patient care and advocating on behalf of the profession, driving pharmacy practice forward and ensuring we’re supporting patients and members of the public to live healthier for longer. I’m looking forward to working with the board and our members to help build an exciting and vibrant future for pharmacy.”
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