Commenting on the appointment of Kathie Cashell to lead the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), RPS Chief Executive Paul Bennett said:

“I’m delighted to welcome Kathie Cashell as the new Chief Executive and Registrar of the General Pharmaceutical Council.

“Kathie joins at a key time in healthcare and for the RPS as we work to create our strategic vision for the new Royal College of Pharmacy.

“I hope her leadership of the regulatory body will help drive forward our shared goals to advance pharmacy practice, deliver excellence in patient care, strengthen collaboration across the health system and champion an inclusive approach to professional leadership. My team and I look forward to working closely with her to shape a future where pharmacy becomes ever more central to providing safe and effective care for patients.”