Election to RCoA Council 2025: results announced
Voting for election to the Council of the Royal College of Anaesthetists closed at 12 noon on Wednesday 10 December 2025.
The College is pleased to confirm that the following candidates have been elected, with terms of office commencing in March 2026.
Consultant vacancies (in alphabetical order, six to elect):
- Dr Roger CORDERY, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London
- Dr Giovanna KOSSAKOWSKA, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital
- Dr Magesh JAYABALAN, South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
- Dr Carolyn JOHNSTON, St Georges Hospital, London
- Dr Orla LACEY, Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
- Dr Felicity PLAAT, Queen Charlotte's & Hammersmith Hospitals, Imperial NHS Trust
Anaesthetist in Training vacancy (one to elect)
- Dr Aayushi GUPTA, University College London Hospital
Full results
The ballot process was managed by Civica Election Services. The full results can be viewed here.
Dr Claire Shannon, President of the Royal College of Anaesthetists said:
“I would like to thank all of the candidates who put themselves forward for positions on our Council. Standing for election is no small undertaking and their willingness to do so reflects both their dedication and strength of our specialty.
“I am particularly encouraged that despite the continuing pressure on health services, so many highly capable candidates are prepared to volunteer their valuable time and expertise to the College and its membership; to help further our work for the patients those members look after. Thank you.
"Congratulations to Roger, Giovanna, Magesh, Carolyn, Orla, Felicity, and Aayushi. I look forward to working closely with all of you alongside your fellow Council members, our volunteers and staff to advance the work we are doing on behalf of our growing membership.
“I would also like to thank all members who took the time to cast their vote. The Council and its elections are central to the College’s work and it is heartening to see such strong engagement with this process.”