FULLIFE Pharmacies Group Strategic Advisor, Michelle Bou-Samra (pictured), has been named as the Australasian College of Pharmacy's (ACP) new President.
Outgoing President and Pharmacy Guild of Australia Queensland Branch Committee representative, Chris Owen, announced he was stepping down from the role to focus on his other pharmacy industry duties and the Owen Pharmacy Group.
Owen was named as ACP President in Jul 2019 (PD 02 Jul 2019), and under his leadership members backed a controversial move to bring the College under the management of the Guild's Queensland Branch earlier this year (PD 21 Jan).
Announcing Bou-Samra's appointment as his successor, Owen said she was a "highly impressive candidate, known for her collaborative leadership style".
"Bou-Samara has been involved at all levels in the pharmacy industry for almost 30 years and is a well-known Fellow of the College," he said.
"I have every confidence that the College will continue its 'excellence in education' mission and will continue its renaissance under Michelle's leadership.
"We're sure she'll bring a wealth of experience to the College and further enhance the value of membership for years to come."
Bou-Samra said she was honoured to be selected to lead the ACP.
"I am determined to continue the College's momentum as an independent educational provider, which is resonating strongly in the market," she said.
"My mission is to lead the College to even greater things for our members."
The College also announced the resignation of CEO, Kathy Knack, after 18 months in the role, but will remain with the organisation as a director.
"Kathy has been instrumental in the College's turnaround and modernisation journey.
"We could not have done it without her," Owen said.
"Kathy's business and pharmacy education skills have meant that she's been at the forefront of pharmacy education for nearly two decades.
"Her contribution can be measured by the thousands of people who now enjoy employment across the pharmacy industry."
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