Tom Hayhoe appointed TDB Chair

Tom follows in the footsteps of Susan Humble who successfully led the organisation through a period of transformation during her four year tenure.

Tom has a wealth of experience across a broad range of private, public and third sector roles, including at the College of Policing, Nursing and Midwifery Council, ACCA and various NHS bodies. He has chaired and been a member of many professional regulatory boards and panels and will join existing board members Brian Palmer and Dan Lyons. One of Tom’s first roles will be to complete the appointment of a new lay member to the TDB and review the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which exists between the TDB and the ATT and CIOT as its two sponsoring bodies.

On his appointment, Tom said: ‘I am delighted to be joining the TDB at a time when professional standards and conduct remain firmly in the spotlight. I would like to thank Susan and the TDB for their warm welcome and smooth handover and I look forward to building on the work they have undertaken over recent years.’

Whilst the vast majority of students and members maintain the highest standards of conduct and professionalism, the TDB exists to ensure that there is suitable independent protection and redress for those who may have cause to complain.