Lizzie joined the RCVS in February 2005 as Head of Communications, bringing with her a decade of experience working in marketing, public relations, communications and public affairs both in the UK and across Europe. In autumn 2014, Lizzie set up the Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of members of the veterinary team. Lizzie took up the role of Acting CEO in September 2017 and was appointed CEO in November 2017. She is committed to ensuring that the RCVS is a compassionate regulator with a focus on properly supporting vets and nurses to meet the standard expected of them by the public and their peers.