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GDC announces new executive director of legal and governance

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The General Dental Council (GDC) has appointed Katie Spears as its next executive director of legal and governance, following a competitive recruitment process.

Katie previously served as the GDC's interim senior counsel and associate director of legal and brings over a decade of experience within the organisation to her new permanent position.

She commented, "I am honoured to take on this role and continue working with the excellent legal and governance teams at the GDC.

"Ensuring a strong legal framework and solid governance practices remain essential to maintaining public confidence in dental regulation, and I look forward to advancing this important work."

Before joining the GDC, Katie practised as a self-employed barrister, specialising in criminal and regulatory law, before transitioning to financial and healthcare regulation. During her tenure at the GDC, she has overseen the implementation of significant governance improvements and served as the council's board secretary for five years.

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