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Interim leadership arrangements in place at RCOT

By: RCOT 24 June, 2025 News 3 minute read
Interim Chief Executive 

Following the retirement of former RCOT Chief Executive Steve Ford on 17 June 2025, interim leadership arrangements are now in place to provide continuity until a new Chief Executive is in place.

Satvinder Reyatt, current Director of People, Finance and Governance is the Interim Chief Executive, supported by the Senior Leadership Team. Karin Orman, Director of Practice and Innovation, will represent RCOT with external stakeholders and in national fora.  

Read more about our Senior Leadership Team

New Chief Executive recruitment

Recruitment for a new Chief Executive to continue our journey of transformation and deliver for our members is underway  – led by our Chair, Odeth Richardson, on behalf of the RCOT Board of Trustees and BAOT Council. We’ll share further news with members when a new Chief Executive has been appointed. 

Read more about Steve Ford's decision to retire.

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