New Chief Executive takes RMS forward 

Sali Davis has recently joined the RMS as its new Chief Executive, following the retirement of Allison Winton, who has served almost 40 years at the Society.

Sali, who comes from a legal background, was previously Chief Executive of Optometry Wales, a membership body representing all primary care optometrists in Wales. She also worked for Deloitte and Touche LLP, running a practice review programme for Tax Partners and was formerly a Project Officer for the Royal College of GPs. She is a lay panel member for Social Care Wales and is a mentor for new mothers returning to the workplace.

“I am so excited to take on this new challenge, and to be joining such a highly respected international Society with a rich and unique history. Under Allison’s leadership the RMS has strengthened its reputation for the delivery of high quality events, publications and Outreach and Education activities. I hope to ensure her legacy is preserved and to build on everything that has been achieved,” Sali said.

Allison, who joined the RMS in 1984 as Secretary to the Administrator, held the Chief Executive post since 2017 and the position of Events Director for five years prior to that. She said: “The RMS is a brilliant organisation and I feel very fortunate to have been a part of it for so many years. Over the years I have worked with some amazing people and I would like to thank everyone involved at the RMS – past and present – for making this such a wonderful journey. I would also like to wish Sali every best wish for the future.”

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