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Nick Stace to leave the RCVS
Mr Stace has led the college through a period of great change since joining in 2012.

CEO has accepted a new role at the Prince’s Trust

RCVS chief executive Nick Stace will leave the college at the end of the summer and begin a new role as UK chief executive at The Prince’s Trust.

Mr Stace has led the college through a period of great change since joining in 2012. During his tenure the college introduced a new Royal Charter and became the official regulator for veterinary nurses. It has also seen major governance reform, a relaunch of the Practice Standards Scheme and the launch of Mind Matters and Vet Futures.

Commenting on his time at the college, Mr Stace described it as a “privilege” to work with RCVS staff, a “progressive” council and a “decent and caring profession”.

He added: “I hope I have played my part in helping the College and the profession navigate through a period of great change and preparation for significant change to come.”

The Prince’s Trust, where Mr Stace will start work in October, ‘creates life-changing opportunities’ for young people aged 11-30. The charity says it plans to extend its work to reach more than 70,000 young people a year.
 
“At The Prince’s Trust I will be focused on the next generation,” he explained, “helping to give young people the confidence and purpose they need to make a success of their lives and the world around them. I know from my own personal experiences of school, and the various charities with which I have been involved, how many young people are not given the best chance in life. I cannot think of a better mission to take on.”

RCVS president Chris Tufnell said Mr Stace has “infused the college with a culture of openness, engagement and dedication”.

He added: “There’s a considerable amount of important work being done by the RCVS and I am confident that we have a strong team at Belgravia House to manage this until the new CEO is in post.”

The operational board will develop a specification for a new CEO and the recruitment process will take place over the coming weeks.

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