Hoey, who will serve as Vice President of the WPC, commented “Trent is an outstanding leader and a generational talent. I know he will continue serve WPC and its members superbly. “I am just as passionate about community pharmacy and the work of WPC as I have ever been - perhaps even more so with all of the disruption I am seeing domestically and that is occurring internationally. Where there is disruption and uncertainty, there is opportunity, and I see lot of opportunities for community pharmacy around the world. I am very pleased that the WPC board has elected me as WPC vice-president and that I will be able to continue to serve community pharmacy. It has been my true honor and privilege to serve as President of the WPC.'

Professor Trent Twomey said it was an enormous privilege to be entrusted with this new role commenting: “Firstly, I would like to pay tribute to our immediate past President, Doug Hoey, for his outstanding leadership of the World Pharmacy Council for the last five years. His dedication, unwavering passion and professionalism has ensured our Council has continued to grow as the global voice of community pharmacy. I am truly honoured that the Board has put their trust in me to serve as President and I pledge to do my upmost to build on the legacy of those before me.

“We all know that these are incredibly challenging times for community pharmacy in all of our communities. Geopolitical and financial insecurity combined with falling societal trust in institutions ensure we have a significant challenge, however I fully believe that we are exceptionally well placed to navigate these threats and turn them into opportunities.

“I look forward to working with our member organisations to elevate the profession and ensure pharmacists are recognised as essential providers of primary care worldwide.”

The World Pharmacy Council (WPC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Trent Twomey as its new President, succeeding he National Community Pharmacist Association’s Douglas Hoey (U.S.), who has served in the role since 2021.

Professor Twomey brings extensive experience in community pharmacy leadership, having served as National President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia since March 2021. Professor Twomey has held key roles in international pharmacy advocacy including immediate past Vice President of the WPC. His appointment marks an exciting new chapter for the WPC as it continues to grow and champion community pharmacy’s vital role and value, securing its position as a fundamental pillar of person-centred, sustainable and resilient health systems.

During his tenure as President, Doug Hoey advocated for global recognition of communitypharmacy, strengthened international community pharmacy collaboration and promoted the WPC’s evidence-based policy priorities. Under his leadership, the WPC advanced its mission to position pharmacists as essential healthcare providers as the health system evolves.