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Paul Rees MBE

Commander · DISC type D
Chief Executive Officer at The Nursing and Midwifery Council
📍 Kings Langley, England, United Kingdom

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.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Kings Langley, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Paul shows up

Candid & Clear
Impact-Driven
Risk-Taker

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Priorities

Topics Paul cares 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.
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Career

Work history

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

Media appearances

Paul Rees – Chief Executive of the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Featured in NewCross Healthcare – Voices of Care
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Education
1989 - 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Queen Mary University of London
1986 - 1988
A levels
Hendon College
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

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