Chair: Charles Maxwell-Armstrong

Charles Maxwell‑Armstrong graduated from Bristol University in 1991 and has been a consultant general and colorectal surgeon at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust since 2002, as well as an honorary associate professor at the University of Nottingham since 2011. He has maintained an active research interest throughout his career, publishing over 130 papers and supervising two PhDs, two DMs, three Masters and 18 BMedSci degrees. From 2008 to 2013 he was Director of Clinical Practice, running year 3 of the medical course at Nottingham. His main clinical interest has been the development of laparoscopic colorectal surgery nationally (Lapco) and internationally, particularly in Ukraine.

He has held several national roles. He was a member and chair of the Multidisciplinary Committee of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI) between 2011 and 2017. From 2016 to 2018 he was Honorary Assistant Secretary for ACPGBI and executive lead for Clinical Outcome Publication. He has served on the IBD and NBOCA Clinical Advisory Groups and represented the Midlands/East on the Specialised Colorectal Commissioning Clinical Reference Group. He is one of two RCS England tutors for Nottingham University Hospitals and is seconded part‑time to NHS E/I as colorectal lead for the National Consultant Information Programme.

In his spare time, he enjoys cycling, skiing and tennis. He is married with one daughter.