Professor Twomey brings extensive experience in community pharmacy leadership, having served as PGA's National President since March 2021, the WPC said.
He has held key roles in international pharmacy advocacy including immediate past vice president of the WPC.
The appointment marks an exciting new chapter for the WPC as it continues to champion community pharmacy’s vital role and value, securing its position as a fundamental pillar of person-centred, sustainable and resilient health systems.
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
Prof Trent Twomey, PGA National President
About Doug Hoey
During his tenure as president, Mr Hoey advocated for global recognition of community pharmacy, 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.
Mr Hoey, who will serve as vice president of the WPC, said Prof Trent was an outstanding leader and a generational talent.
"I know he will continue to serve WPC and its members superbly," Mr Hoey said.
“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.”
Paying tribute
Professor 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," he said.
"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.”
About the World Pharmacy Council
The World Pharmacy Council, established in 1987 by community pharmacy organisations that have met to share information and discuss the role, opportunities and issues affecting community pharmacy. The World Pharmacy Council is an Associate Expert Group member of Business at OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development).
Our purpose is to deliver better health and wellbeing, empowering community pharmacy globally. The WPCs vision is to ensure community pharmacies are recognised as essential person-centred healthcare hubs where pharmacists practice their full scope of practice, and the public and policymakers consider pharmacies as vital infrastructure in their delivery of person-centred care focused on effective medication and disease management to enhance public health.
For more information please visit worldpharmacycouncil.org
