Neal Patel

Associate Director for Pharmacy and Membership Experience

Neal leads the support, digital marketing and membership function within the Education and Membership directorate.

After starting his career in community pharmacy, Neal joined the RPS from the National Pharmacy Association, where he first managed NHS engagement and latterly headed up communications.

Following his appointment as RPS Head of Corporate Communications, Neal was the organisations main spokesperson, regularly appearing on the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and digital media outlets. More recently, Neal has worked to implement a new brand for RPS and developed an Insight lead communications and digital marketing team.

Neal remains a registered pharmacist and is Trustee of the charity the Association of Young People’s Health.