Paul Rees BA

Paul Rees joined the Royal College of Psychiatrists as Chief Executive in November 2016, from the Royal College of GPs – where he was Executive Director of Policy and Engagement. Working closely with the RCPsych Honorary Officers, Paul has led the modernization of the RCPsych – leading to the transformation of College IT, stronger membership communication, more effective stakeholder engagement, and a dynamic employee relations strategy.

In collaboration with the College Officers, Paul led the introduction of a values-based approach to the way the organization works with both its members and staff team – based on the organizational values of Courage, Innovation, Respect, Collaboration, Learning, and Excellence, which were introduced in 2018. Among other things, this new approach saw the College celebrate Pride and Black History Month for the first time ever in 2019, and International Women’s Day for the first time in 2020. The College also launched its very own bespoke celebration of diversity in July 2020 - South Asian History Month - marking the contributions of South Asian doctors to the specialty of psychiatry.