Russell Ampofo joins RCS England as its new Executive Director for Professional Development Services

The Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS England) is pleased to announce the appointment of Russell Ampofo as its new Executive Director for Professional Development Services. 
 
Russell will be joining the College in November, leaving his current role at the Royal College of Anaesthetists, where he has been Director of Education, Training and Examinations for 11 years.  
 
As one of four Executive Directors forming the College's collective corporate leadership alongside the Chief Executive, Russell will work in close partnership with the President, Officers, Trustees and Council to deliver exceptional experiences across every aspect of the organisation.  He will have responsibility for providing strategic direction and oversight for all surgical and dental training, learning and assessment activities, working closely with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment with the College’s strategy. 

On his appointment, Russell said: 
 
“I am delighted to be joining the Royal College of Surgeons of England and to have the opportunity to contribute to the College's strategic objectives. I look forward to working closely with colleagues across the organisation, including the senior team, Council, Trustees, committees, members, trainees, course leads and external stakeholders, in support of the College's mission and priorities.

I am committed to building on the College's achievements and helping to deliver outstanding support and development opportunities for our members, and contributing to the maintenance of the highest standards of patient care and wider healthcare.

I am particularly excited to be working with Jackie, the senior team and colleagues across the College to deliver our shared priorities and ambitions, engaging with members, staff and stakeholders to ensure a positive and lasting impact.”