Katie Mantell

Chief Executive Officer

As Chief Executive Officer, Katie leads our work to advance the quality of veterinary care for the benefit of animals, the public and society.

Katie joined RCVS Knowledge in December 2023, bringing more than two decades’ experience of research, innovation and quality improvement in the human health and science sector. Her previous experience includes leading communications and member engagement for UCLPartners, a health partnership that seeks to solve the biggest human health challenges through research and innovation.

She also worked for many years at The King’s Fund – an independent charitable organisation working to improve health and care in England. During her time there, Katie established a multi-award-winning digital team, provided oversight of library services, and led work to explain the complex health and social care system to a broad audience.

Katie started her career in science journalism, working for an academic publisher and then as a news editor on science and technology for global development. She has also been a trustee of St George’s Hospital Charity and a member of a trustee subcommittee of the Mental Health Foundation. 

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