Bio

Currently the Chief Executive Officer at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). RIBA is a global professional membership body driving excellence in architecture. RIBA serves more than 57,000 members and society in order to deliver better buildings and places, stronger communities and a sustainable environment. Being inclusive, ethical, environmentally aware and collaborative underpins all that RIBA believes in. Previously at the RCGP as the Chief Operating Officer (formerly titled Chief Executive Officer), reporting to the Chair of Trustees. Responsible for 300 staff, a budget of £48M and delivering excellence in general practice from 32 faculties throughout the UK and from teams worldwide. The RCGP is a professional membership body and supports more than 54,000 members in the UK and countries overseas. A Chief Executive Officer who has held senior leadership roles in large, complex multi-disciplined organisations with responsibility for multi-million pound budgets and managed up to 700 staff in the UK and internationally. • Extensive experience of working collaboratively with European and international organisations and committees – an experienced Chair and Non-Executive Director • Focussed on team development and coaching with a consistent record of facilitating and delivering cost control, operational efficiencies, restructuring, downsizing and improved service delivery. • Proven expertise in successfully creating the start-up of organisations and 'turning around' failing departments and organisations. Career focus: To add value as a Chief Executive Officer of an organisation undergoing significant transformational change and challenge E-mail: Vvaughan-Dick@hotmail.co.uk; Mobile: 07783 532 221