Guild confirms Tambassis
October 21, 2013
THE resignation of the Guild’s
National President, Kos Sclavos,
took effect this morning, with
Victorian pharmacist George
Tambassis confirmed unanimously
as the new National President
effective immediately.
Tambassis has been the President
of the Guild’s Victorian Branch since
2011, and is a working pharmacist
with 25 years’ experience in
pharmacies in rural and suburban
Victoria.
Kos Sclavos announced earlier this
year (PD 15 Apr) that he would step
down in October after eight years
in the position, to provide a smooth
transition for the Guild’s most
senior elected post, with Tambassis
then nominated Interim Council
Nominee for the role.
“I congratulate George on his
election,” Sclavos said, adding
that he had seen Tambassis’
collaborative approach at first hand.
“He has a passion for the ongoing
viability of community pharmacy
and the role of pharmacists.
“I thank George for the smooth
transition which will ensure the
Guild pursues its key issues and
projects in a seamless manner.”
Tambassis said: “I am humbled
by the responsibility that National
Council has given me.
“I intend to work hard in the
interests of community pharmacy.
I am committed to ensuring the
ongoing viability of pharmacy as
a critical health provider working
with the wider pharmacy sector.”
Sclavos, a Brisbane community
pharmacist, has been the National
President of the Pharmacy Guild
since Nov 2005, and has been reelected
to the position twice.
He was first elected Queensland
Branch President in 1996.
Executive Director David Quilty
said: “On behalf of the Guild, I
acknowledge the extraordinary
contribution that Kos has made to
community pharmacy in Australia.
“His passion and commitment is
unparalleled and no one has done
more over the last decade to secure
the viability and drive the quality
of Australia’s 5,300 community
pharmacies.
“While Kos’ retirement is the end
of an era, I know that the Guild’s
incoming National President,
George Tambassis, will continue
his strong record of leadership and
bring a similar level of energy and
commitment to the job,” he said.
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