Overview
Inspired by the great innovators of our past, we’re bringing world-class speakers to the College to inspire the leaders of today and tomorrow. Our next lecture will be given by Scottish businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Sir Tom Hunter.
After selling his first business, Sports Division, for a cool £290 million, Sir Tom and his wife, Lady Marion, established The Hunter Foundation, which has donated millions of pounds to supporting educational and entrepreneurial projects in Scotland.
Join us – and gain Sir Tom’s insight into leadership in a rapidly changing world.
About the College Leadership Lectures
For more than 425 years, the College has supported leadership in healthcare with a commitment to improving patient outcomes. This lecture series brings together some of the world’s most influential speakers to inspire the leaders of today and tomorrow. It aims to:
- Bring together renowned leaders from all backgrounds to engage and inspire
- Open the door to new ideas and perspectives
- Support resilience and build networks
- Focus on collaboration
Please note: This lecture is in-person only at the Royal College. Attendance is free, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Previous lectures in the series have been given by Chemistry Nobel Prize laureate, Professor Sir David MacMillan, and polling expert, political scientist and broadcaster, Professor Sir John Curtice. More lecturers will be announced soon.
“For more than four centuries, the College has been a place for inspiration, standing up for medical professionals and enhancing patient care. I hope you will join us in continuing this tradition at our College Leadership Lectures.”
- Professor Hany Eteiba, President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
About our speaker
Sir Thomas Blane Hunter is a Scottish businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist. With his wife, Lady Marion, he established The Hunter Foundation in 1998. After discussions with Vartan Gregorian, head of the Carnegie Foundation of New York, Tom set a cause and a method with has resulted in the foundation donating millions to supporting educational and entrepreneurial projects in Scotland.
In 2005, he received a knighthood for "services to Philanthropy and to Entrepreneurship in Scotland".
In October 2013, Tom was awarded the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy. Described by some as the "Nobel Prize for philanthropy", the medal recognises those who use their private wealth for public good and is awarded biannually to global figures leading the way in this field.
Who is this event for?
The lectures are open to all leaders and aspiring leaders, from healthcare and beyond. Speakers are drawn from the worlds of business, industry and academia.
What happens on the day?
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- 5.30pm – Networking, tea and coffee
- 6pm – Welcome and introduction from the President
- 6.10pm – Lecture from Sir Tom
- 6.50pm – Q&A with the President and Sir Tom
- 7pm – Thanks and close from the Chair
- 7.15pm – Post-event networking
Attending the lecture
This talk is fully in person. The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is conveniently located in Glasgow city centre, within easy walking distance of major train stations, and easy access from motorways and airports. Hotel and parking discounts can be accessed after booking.
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Here's what our previous attendees said
"The best one I've attended. An extremely natural and accomplished individual who came across as funny, humble and inspiring."
"It was a really interesting topic and very inspiring. Great to involve the next generation."
"Enjoyed networking, authenticity of the speaker, opening the doors to the wider community and the true buzz at the college."
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the coordinator. Their details can be found below.
Key information
Click the link below to book your place.
Book nowThis is a free lecture, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Gallery
Some images from previous leadership lectures at the College.
