MBE for Chief Exec

We are delighted to share the news that ADPH Chief Executive, Nicola Close, was awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours this weekend. Also recognised, was ADPH’s former President Jeanelle De Gruchy. Now Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England, Jeanelle, who was awarded an OBE, steered the Association through the pandemic.

Current President, Greg Fell, said:

“All of us at ADPH are proud to have worked with Jeanelle as past President and Nicola as our Chief Exec, throughout the pandemic and beyond. We recognise the hard work both put in to lead us and represent the voices and perspectives of our members at a critical time – they displayed exceptional resilience and ability to remain cool and calm under great pressure.”