Tom Whiting to leave IOPC for new role at General Dental Council

Commenting on acting Director General Tom Whiting’s appointment as Chief Executive and Registrar of the General Dental Council, the IOPC’s Senior Independent Director Julia Mulligan said:

"Congratulations to Tom Whiting on his appointment as Chief Executive and Registrar of the General Dental Council.

"This is a prestigious appointment and Tom’s success is testament to his talent, knowledge and abilities. We have benefited greatly from his exceptional leadership as acting Director General over the past 16 months and he leaves us with a stronger IOPC that is ready to navigate the challenges of the future.  

“His departure is a loss to the IOPC - and to policing and its stakeholders – but he leaves with our warmest wishes for the future. The GDC can be sure they have made the right choice.”