WSAVA appoints first CEO
Ms Bhose’s appointment follows a 20-year career in association management.
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) has appointed its first chief executive officer.
Ms Arpita Bhose will work with the WSAVA’s leadership team to advance the health and welfare of companion animals. She will also collaborate with WSAVA president elect Dr Shane Ryan to strengthen communication and drive the association’s efforts to attract sponsorship revenue.
Ms Bhose’s appointment follows a 20-year career in association management. She was first employed as membership manager at the Royal College of Physicians in London before managing a number of Asia Pacific medical societies. In 2015, Ms Bhose returned to the UK where she joined the WSAVA as association manager.
Commenting on her appointment, Arpita Bhose said: “I am delighted to have been appointed to this new role and at such an exciting time for WSAVA. I look forward to building on our successes, and with the insight of our members, eagerly anticipate implementing the changes necessary to support our rapid growth.”
WSAVA President Dr Walt Ingwersen said: “2018 is shaping up to be one of our most ambitious years to date with further new members joining us and a range of new initiatives underway. As we continue to grow, a strong operational team to oversee the day to day running of the association is essential, both to support our members and to enable members of our Executive Board to focus on their areas of responsibility.
“Arpita has made a significant impression during her two years as Association Manager and we are delighted to promote her to this new role and to welcome Emma as her assistant.”
Companies marketing medicines for small pets exempt from authorisation must submit their annual return to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by 30 November 2026.
