Glenn Tomison and Rosie Glazebrook have been appointed as new members of the GOC – replacing James Russell and Morag Alexander when their terms finish in the new year.
Tomison, a registered dispensing optician, joined as a registrant member of Council while Glazebrook was appointed as a lay member.
GOC chair Gareth Hadley said: ‘I am delighted to welcome Glenn and Rosie. Both possess considerable experience and expertise and I look forward to working with them.
‘Glenn brings with him tremendous insight into the work of our registrants, particularly dispensing opticians. He also offers great experience of optical education with his work at the University of Manchester. Rosie brings a great understanding of the complaints process and the need to protect the public, and will contribute significantly to our work in this field.’
Tomison would stand down in his role as chairman of FODO following the appointment, with Lynda Oliver taking over as FODO chair with immediate effect.
‘I am sorry to step down as FODO chair,’ he said. ‘I was enjoying working on important issues with FODO colleagues and participating in the great things the Optical Confederation is delivering for the sector which so often go unreported. However I am very pleased to be joining the GOC. It plays a crucial role in both ensuring the public is protected and enabling the sector to evolve.’
Glazebrook brought experience in the healthcare environment, a GOC statement added, sitting as a board member of Public Health England and the Human Tissue Authority.