Lesley Longstone has been appointed to the role of chief executive and registrar of the GOC.
Longstone joined the GOC in an interim role last year and has expressed her delight at staying in the role on a permanent basis.
She said: ‘I look forward to working with all my colleagues at the GOC and with our many partners and stakeholders to develop our plans for the future, ensuring that the GOC continues to maintain public safety in a fast-changing world.’
GOC Chair Gareth Hadley added: ‘In Lesley’s first six months in the role she has made an extremely positive impact. I am delighted that she has accepted our offer to take on the role permanently and I know that her skills and expertise will ensure that we are well equipped to meet the challenges of the future.’