RCVS appoints new Head of Communications

The RCVS is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Head of Communications.

In making the appointment the College is aware that a number of recent RCVS Presidents have made improving communications one of their priorities and that there is still much that the RCVS can and should be doing to this end.

Lizzie Lockett, who will take up her post on 28 February 2005, will bring to the College over ten years' experience working in public relations, communications and public affairs, working throughout Europe for Mmd Marketing Communications Ltd, latterly as Managing Director.

Most recently Lizzie has been working as a communications consultant for Mistral LPM specialising in the field of environment, food chain and rural affairs.

Lizzie's key objectives in her first twelve months will be to introduce a more customer-focused approach to the College's communications and general activities; to improve the effectiveness of RCVS communications within the profession and outside; and, to develop the promotion of the new RCVS Practice Standards Scheme to the public.