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John Wilkinson | Chief Executive (interim)
John has many years' experience in the medical devices industry in a variety of sales, marketing and general management roles. More recently, he has focused on regulatory affairs. His previous roles include Director of Devices at the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), Chief Executive of Eucomed, Director General of the Association of British Healthcare Industries (ABHI), and a number of positions with Becton Dickinson and the BOC Group. He is currently Chair of the Global Medical Devices Nomenclature, as well as providing strategic advice to a number of organisations. He was awarded an OBE for services to the medical devices industry in the 2010 New Year’s honours list.
Contact John for: corporate communications, governance and facilities enquiries.
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Joe Jennings | Director of Engagement
Joe has more than 20 years' experience in marketing and communications, with much of that spent in professional membership bodies representing areas that include public health, engineering and accounting. Before joining TOPRA he was Head of Marketing & Communications at the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health. He is responsible for overseeing TOPRA communications and PR, marketing, digital and publishing activities.
Contact Joe for: corporate communications and PR, publishing and awards.
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John O'Keeffe | Director of Professional Development
John has over 25 years’ experience in education and training, much of which has been spent working for professional membership bodies. Prior to joining TOPRA, his roles have included Head of Education & Careers at the Landscape Institute and Assistant Director of Education & Training at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. John oversees the Professional Development team whose responsibilities include delivering TOPRA’s training courses and eLearning, the Symposium, the MSc programme and the Level 7 Apprenticeship. John is also a qualified apprenticeship assessor and internal verifier, and a Member of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Contact John for: information about professional development including courses, webinars, conferences, lifelong learning, opportunities to volunteer in training the next generation of regulatory affairs professionals, the MSc programme and apprenticeship.
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Jay Gill | Director of Finance and Operations
Jay has over 9 years’ experience in finance. He excelled in his role as Financial Controller and was ready to take on the position of Director of Finance and Operations when the opportunity presented itself. He is responsible for financial sustainability and operational efficiency. The experience gained in his previous role, combined with his understanding of TOPRA's inner workings, has made Jay an increasingly valuable member of the team.
Contact Jay for: financial & budgeting enquiries, investments, VAT, operational queries.
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