Drinkaware appoints Dr Paul Hughes as Chair of Independent Advisory Panel
Drinkaware is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Paul Hughes as the new Chair of the Independent Advisory Panel.
Dr Hughes brings more than 30 years of experience to the role, including five years as Executive Medical Director at the national drug, alcohol, and mental health charity We Are With You, and in the military where he was the Commanding Officer at the world-renowned Headley Court Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre. He is currently the National Medical Director for Operose Health the largest primary care provider of NHS General Practice services in the UK.
Dr Hughes takes on the role from Dr Fiona Sim OBE who stepped down in November 2023 after more than six years. To deliver Drinkaware’s new strategy, Dr Hughes will be leading an expanded Independent Advisory Panel with new members joining with expertise in behavioural sciences and public health policy to sit alongside medical experts.
Speaking about his appointment Dr Paul Hughes said:
“I’m excited to be joining Drinkaware at such a crucial time, as they embed their new strategy and increase their reach and influence. Tackling alcohol related harm is something that I feel very passionate about and I’m looking forward to working with Karen, and the rest of the Independent Advisory Panel, to ensure Drinkaware continues to provide the best available advice and information to help reduce alcohol harm.”
Karen Tyrell, Drinkaware CEO, said:
“It’s great to have Paul leading our Independent Advisory Panel, with the huge wealth of experience and passion he will bring to the organisation. It’s an exciting time at Drinkaware as we deliver the new strategy, increasing our reach and influence to tackle alcohol harm across the UK.”