Hamish Thomas appointed to RSM Council

The Royal Society of Medicine is delighted to announce that Mr Hamish Thomas has been appointed to Council.

Hamish is a Partner with Ernst & Young (EY). At EY he leads the UK Banking Technology team. He brings a wealth of experience to the RSM in the practical application of technology to overcome challenges and create opportunities across many businesses and sectors.

His appointment to Council is effective from 1 April 2021. He will also sit on the RSM’s Business Development Committee and Chair the RSM’s Digital Working Group, helping build the vision and strategy for digital capability across all areas of the Society’s activities.

Professor Roger Kirby, President of the RSM, said: “Hamish joins the RSM Council at a time when there is significant momentum in the field of online learning. The RSM will benefit enormously from his experience, in particular in helping us define and develop our digital strategy to ensure that we deliver the best learning experience for healthcare professionals and an engaging and efficient organisation for members, staff and partners.”

Hamish said: “The Society has a great opportunity to reach more healthcare professionals with high quality and relevant education by delivering it in a way most suited to their needs, through the practical application of digital technology. I am looking forward to working with Professor Kirby and the whole team in supporting the important work undertaken by the Society.”