Paul Rees MBE

Commander
DISC Type : D

Chief Executive Officer at The Nursing and Midwifery Council

Kings Langley, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Paul Rees is the multi-award-winning CEO and Registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council, having previously led the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the National Pharmacy Association. A Queen Mary University of London graduate, he is a values-based leader focused on public safeguarding within the UKs healthcare sector.

He is a passionate advocate for social justice, championing equality, diversity, and inclusion. Paul frequently speaks out against racial bias in healthcare and shows a deep commitment to improving mental health services and supporting care for the UKs most vulnerable communities.

In January 2022, he was awarded an MBE for his services to mental health and equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Personality Overview

Candid & Clear

Impact-Driven

Risk-Taker

They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.  They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact. They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success.

Topics They Care About

Equality & Inclusion
Awarded an MBE for his work in this area. He actively speaks out against racial discrimination and supports networks for underrepresented healthcare professionals.
Healthcare Regulation
As head of the Nursing and Midwifery Council, he is responsible for the regulation of over 841, 000 professionals, focusing on public safety and professional standards.
Mental Health Advocacy
His work in this area contributed to his MBE award, and he previously served as the CEO of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Media Appearances

Paul Rees – Chief Executive of the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Featured in NewCross Healthcare – Voices of Care

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Work History

1-2025
Chief Executive Officer at The Nursing and Midwifery Council
11-2023 - 1-2025
Chief Executive Officer at NPA - National Pharmacy Association
11-2016 - 11-2023
Chief Executive Officer at The Royal College of Psychiatrists
4-2013 - 11-2016
Executive Director of Policy and Engagement at Royal College of General Practitioners
8-2011 - 4-2013
Executive Director of Communications at Charities Aid Foundation

Education

1989 - 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Queen Mary University of London
1986 - 1988
A levels from Hendon College

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Insights For Selling To Paul

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be respectful but crisp
  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid being too verbose
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority
  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Paul is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Paul

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Paul move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Paul take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Paul

Personality Compatibility


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