Trustees (original)
The Trustees have legal and fiduciary responsibility for the Association. The Trustees of the charity include the Officers of the Association: The President, President Elect, Vice President Education, Vice President Membership, Deputy Vice President Education and Deputy Vice President Membership.
The Officers are elected by the voting members of the Association and, in total, each individual serves as a Trustee for four years. In addition, the Trustees have the power to co-opt up to four further Trustees, with the approval of Council.
Ian Pearce (President)
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Ian Pearce is a Professor of Urology at Manchester Royal Infirmary. He held the post of Hon Treasurer before being appointed Honorary Secretary in June 2021 for a two-year period. Ian took over the role of President, without election, from Jo Cresswell in June 2024.
Ian Pearce
President
Ian Pearce is a Professor of Urology at Manchester Royal Infirmary. He held the post of Hon Treasurer before being appointed Honorary Secretary in June 2021 for a two-year period. Ian took over the role of President, without election, from Jo Cresswell in June 2024.
Email: president@baus.org.uk
Joe Philip (President Elect)
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Joe Philip is a Consultant Urological Surgeon at Southmead Hospital, Bristol. He was appointed Honorary Secretary Elect in June 2021 before taking the role of Honorary Secretary in June 2023. He will succeed Ian Pearce as President in June 2026.
Joe Philip
President Elect
Joe Philip is a Consultant Urological Surgeon at Southmead Hospital, Bristol. He was appointed Honorary Secretary Elect in June 2021 before taking the role of Honorary Secretary in June 2023. He will succeed Ian Pearce as President in June 2026.
Email: indianajoe@gmail.com
Mohammed Belal (VP Education)
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Mo Belal is a Consultant Urological Surgeon at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, and was appointed Honorary Secretary Elect in June 2023. Mo was Chair of the Section of FNUU Executive Committee until December 2023.
Mohammed Belal
VP Education
Mo Belal is a Consultant Urological Surgeon at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, and was appointed Honorary Secretary Elect in June 2023. Mo was Chair of the Section of FNUU Executive Committee until December 2023.
Email: mo.belal@gmail.com
Muhammad Ahmad (VP Membership)
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Muhammad Ahmad, usually known as Shabi, is a Consultant Urological Surgeon at Sandwell District Hospital, West Bromwich. He was initially appointed as Honorary Treasurer Elect & Deputy VP Membership in June 2023 and became VP Membership in June 2025.
Muhammad Ahmad
VP Membership
Muhammad Ahmad, usually known as Shabi, is a Consultant Urological Surgeon at Sandwell District Hospital, West Bromwich. He was initially appointed as Honorary Treasurer Elect & Deputy VP Membership in June 2023 and became VP Membership in June 2025.
Email: shabi.ahmad@nhs.net
Robert Calvert (Deputy VP Education)
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Rob is a Consultant Urological Surgeon at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. He was elected as Deputy VP Education and automatically became a Trustee in June 2025. He will succeed Mo Belal as VP Education in June 2027
Robert Calvert
Deputy VP Education (Two years)
Rob is a Consultant Urological Surgeon at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. He was elected as Deputy VP Education and automatically became a Trustee in June 2025. He will succeed Mo Belal as VP Education in June 2027
Email: robcalvert@yahoo.co.uk
Suresh Venugopal (Deputy VP Membership)
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Suresh is a Consultant Urological Surgeon at Royal Liverpool Hospital. He was elected as Deouty VP Membership and was automatically appointed a Trustee in June 2025. He will succeed Shabi Ahmad as VP Membership in June 2027.
Suresh Venugopal
Deputy VP Membership (Two years)
Suresh is a Consultant Urological Surgeon at Royal Liverpool Hospital. He was elected as Deouty VP Membership and was automatically appointed a Trustee in June 2025. He will succeed Shabi Ahmad as VP Membership in June 2027.
Email: suresh.venugopal@liverpoolft.nhs.uk
Lisa Dodgshon (Non-Clinical Co-Opted Trustee)
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Lisa Dodgshon was appointed in January 2021 as the first Non-Clinical Trustee. Lisa is a retired Company Director of an EU based global med comms agency and is the Chair of the BAUS Digital Strategy Working Group.
Lisa Dodgshon
Non-Clinical Co-Opted Trustee
Lisa Dodgshon was appointed in January 2021 as the first Non-Clinical Trustee. Lisa is a retired Company Director of an EU based global med comms agency and is the Chair of the BAUS Digital Strategy Working Group.
Email: lisa.dodgshon@icloud.com
Mahua Sahu (Co-opted Clinical Trustee)
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Mo Sahu was co-opted to Trustees in January 2025. Mo is a Consultant Urologist at the Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth.
Mahua Sahu
Co-opted Clinical Trustee
Mo Sahu was co-opted to Trustees in January 2025. Mo is a Consultant Urologist at the Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth.
Email: mahua.sahu@nhs.net
Tharani Nitkunan (Co-opted Clinical Trustee, BAUS Sustainability Lead & Lead Regional Representative)
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Tharani Nitkunan was co-opted to Trustees in January 2025. Tharani is a Consultant Urologist at Epsom General Hospital, Surrey and is taking the lead on sustainability matters for BAUS.
Tharani Nitkunan
Co-opted Clinical Trustee, BAUS Sustainability Lead & Lead Regional Representative
Tharani Nitkunan was co-opted to Trustees in January 2025. Tharani is a Consultant Urologist at Epsom General Hospital, Surrey and is taking the lead on sustainability matters for BAUS.
Email: tharaninitkunan@nhs.net