Dr Hampson was appointed on 2 December and hopes to prioritise the role of optometrists in tackling the NHS backlog in his new role

Jerry Warner will take on the role from 1 February, as Dan McBride takes on additional responsibilities spanning CooperCompanies

Keith Valentine, who has previously held roles at RNIB and Vision UK, will take up the role on 4 January

Current GOC director of education, Leonie Milliner, will take up the role in January 2022

Sir Anthony Garrett CBE has been with the organisation for more than two decades

The contact lens company has welcomed a new vision care franchise head, and head of professional affairs

Sarah Schumm takes over the role from Cardiff optometrist and newly appointed GOC Council member, Lisa Gerson

Three optometrists have joined its global, US and specialty professional affairs teams

The optical regulator is looking for a replacement for outgoing chief executive, Lesley Longstone, who steps down at the end of the year

Optometrist Zoe Richmond has been elected to serve in the role for the Clinical Council for Eye Health Commissioning