Trustees
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 (Vice-President)
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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
Vice-President
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 (Vice President 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
Vice President 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
Robert Calvert (Deputy Vice President 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 Vice President Education
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 Vice President 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 Vice President Membership
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
Tharani Nitkunan (Co-opted Member)
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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 Member
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
Mahua Sahu (Co-opted Member)
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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 Member
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