President election 2025

Check this page regularly for the latest updates on the election of a new President for the College.

The election of the next President of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists is now closed.

The successor to Professor Ben Burton, whose term ends at the 2026 Annual General Meeting, will be announced in December.

College Members elect a President every three years.

Please note: this elections period started with the appointment of the Responsible Officer on 20 June, and will end with the announcement of the result to the Trustee Board on 27 November.

Key dates:

  • Nominations closed: 5pm on Sunday 5 October
  • Ballot opened: 9am on Monday 20 October
  • Ballot closed: 5pm on Wednesday 12 November
  • Outcome shared with members: Monday 8 December

Read our Canvassing code of practice  for this election.

If you have any questions about this election please email us: [email protected]

Read our president election update news story published on 15 October.
Read the statement from the Responsible Officer published on 17 October.