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Mark Thomas

Energizer · DISC type I
Chief Executive Officer at Royal College of General Practitioners
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Mark Thomas is the CEO of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), with over two decades of experience in policy and communications. He previously led the RCGPs policy and engagement directorate, where he authored the Colleges organisational strategies, developed its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and delivered a new digital engagement function.

Mark has a strong history of public service, having served for eight years as a local councillor in Wandsworth, where he was the opposition spokesperson for health, adult care, and housing. He has also volunteered as an associate hospital manager, reviewing patient detentions under the Mental Health Act for an NHS trust.

Prior to joining the RCGP, he held advocacy roles at organizations including Shelter and the Confederation of British Industry.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Mark shows up

Believer
Enthusiastic
Imaginative

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.

Priorities

Topics Mark cares about

Healthcare Policy
As CEO and former Executive Director of Policy at RCGP, he has shaped national healthcare strategies and led campaigns for better funding and support for general practice.
Organisational Strategy
He developed and authored the RCGP's multi-year organisational strategies, demonstrating a focus on long-term planning and corporate development.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Chief Executive Officer
Royal College of General Practitioners
12-2017 - 9-2025
Executive Director of Policy and Engagement
Royal College of General Practitioners
1-2023 - 10-2023
Acting Chief Operating Officer
Royal College of General Practitioners
5-2010 - 5-2018
Local Councillor
Wandsworth Council
1-2009 - 5-2012
Associate Hospital Manager
South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust
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Media appearances

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Education
1996 - 1999
Education details unavailable
University of Cambridge
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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