THE World Pharmacy Council (WPC) has announced the appointment of Professor Trent Twomey as its new President, succeeding US-based Doug Hoey, who has served in the role since 2021 (PD breaking news, 04 Nov).
Having served as immediate past Vice President of the WPC, as well as the current National President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Professor Twomey (pictured) brings extensive experience in community pharmacy leadership to the role.
His appointment marks a new chapter for the WPC as it reinforces its commitment to championing the essential role and value of community pharmacy, and strengthens the profession's position as a cornerstone of person-centred, sustainable and resilient healthcare systems.
Professor Twomey said it is an "enormous privilege" to be entrusted with this new role, and that he looks forward to working with the Council's member organisations to "elevate the profession and ensure pharmacists are recognised as essential providers of primary care worldwide".
He also paid tribute to Hoey for his "outstanding leadership" of the WPC over the last five years.
"His dedication, unwavering passion and professionalism has ensured our Council has continued to grow as the global voice of community pharmacy.
"I am truly honoured that the Board has put their trust in me to serve as President and I pledge to do my utmost to build on the legacy of those before me."
Over the course of his presidency, the NCPA's Hoey advocated for global recognition of community pharmacy, strengthened international community pharmacy collaboration and promoted the WPC's evidence-based policy priorities, progressing the Council's mission to position pharmacists as essential healthcare providers in an evolving healthcare system.
Hoey, who will now serve as Vice President of the WPC, commented: "Trent is an outstanding leader and a generational talent - I know he will continue serve WPC and its members superbly.
"I am very pleased that the WPC board has elected me as WPC Vice-President and that I will be able to continue to serve community pharmacy," he added.
The WPC was established in 1987 by community pharmacy organisations with the aim of delivering better health and wellbeing, empowering community pharmacy globally. KB
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