ABDO announces board election results

Saima Begum

ABDO has announced the results of its most recent board elections.

Saima Begum has been re-elected, and Kevin Gutsell has been elected and re-joins the board after a short break.

John Hardman and Les Thomas were not successful.

Commenting on the results, ABDO president Jo Holmes said: “I am delighted that Saima Begum has been elected after three years excellent service on the ABDO board.

Kevin Gutsell

“I am also very pleased that we will be welcoming back Kevin Gutsell, who has played a significant role in developing the profession over many years.

“I offer my sincere commiserations to John and Les, who were both excellent candidates and who reflect the very real talent that exists amongst our membership. I would like to thank them both for standing and giving the whole ABDO membership a real choice at these elections.”

The newly constituted ABDO board takes office on Friday 4 September.