Help us fight disease and injury in animals

DR PETER WEBBON, Chief Executive

Peter joined the AHT as Chief Executive in January 2007. A qualified vet who has worked in several clinical departments at the RVC, including directing the Large Animal Practice and Sefton Equine Hospital, Peter went on to join the Jockey Club staff in 1996 as its Chief Veterinary Adviser. Before joining the AHT, he worked as Veterinary Director of the Jockey Club and Chief Executive of the newly formed Horseracing Regulatory Authority.

DR MARK VAUDIN, Deputy Chief Executive and Head of Research

Mark is an experienced genome scientist and geneticist, whose expertise is recognised internationally. He completed his PhD researching aspects of the human genome, under Nobel Laureate Professor Sydney Brenner in Cambridge, and has held key positions in both academic and commercial sectors. Mark joined the AHT as Head of Genetics in 2004 and, following the retirement of the Executive Chairman, undertook the role of Interim Chief Executive from May until December 2006. In January 2007 he was appointed as Deputy Chief Executive and Head of Research.

HRH THE PRINCESS ROYAL, President

HRH The Princess Royal first visited the AHT when she was 19 and soon after became involved in our work. She has been president of the AHT since 1991.

THE LORD KIRKHAM CVO, Deputy President

Lord Kirkham has been involved with the AHT for many years. He was honoured with a Knighthood in the Queen’s December Honours List 1995, for his work for the AHT and Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, and elevated to the peerage in July 1999. He received the CVO in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2001. He was made an Honorary Fellow of the AHT in 1997 and Deputy President from 2003. Away from the AHT, Lord Kirkham established the DFS furniture company in 1969 and was the driving force behind it until its sale in 2010.

MR JOHN SPURLING OBE, Treasurer

Mr John Spurling was the founder of Pet Protect and is currently Director of Pet Partners Ltd. His Charitable interests include directorships of the London Marathon Ltd, Outward Bound Trust, Kennel Club Charitable Trust and Hearing Dogs. He is a member of The Order of The British Empire, and his presidencies include The Royal House Cricket Club. He is a member of The Lords Taverners and The Saints & Sinners Club of London.

HM THE QUEEN, Patron

HM The Queen recently celebrated 50 years as Patron of the AHT. Her Majesty became our Patron in 1959 and we were awarded our Royal Charter in 1963.