BAPO would like to introduce our new Treasurer, Gemma Cassidy.
“During my time on the Executive Committee I have stretched myself outside my comfort zone and acquired new skills. A key area of interest for me now, is how important financial oversight is in embedding good governance and contributing towards due diligence and strategic decision making. I undertook the financial module of the BDA leadership course last year and I was struck by how interesting the module was. Financial governance contributes towards risk assessment and is an enabler for efficiency, transparency, and accountability. It also helps to drive forward strategic objectives and outcomes and ensure value for money for our stakeholders namely our members, patients, NHS England, OETT, corporate partners, and the wider profession. I am excited about this new challenge within BAPO and would like to take this opportunity to thank Ian Adam for his work as treasurer. There is a lot of behind-the-scenes work that the committee members, EC, and office bearers do to ensure BAPO can run effectively. “