Mark Thomas

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Chief Executive Officer at Royal College of General Practitioners

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

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.

Topics They Care 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.
Mental Health Advocacy
Volunteered as an associate hospital manager for a mental health trust, where he reviewed decisions made under the Mental Health Act.

Media Appearances

Mark has no verified media appearances

Work History

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

Education

1996 - 1999
Education details unavailable from University of Cambridge

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Insights For Selling To Mark

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.
  • Talk anecdotally about the customer experience that your product offers
  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side

DONT's

  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Mark is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Mark

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Mark move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Mark take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Mark

Personality Compatibility


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