Meet the 2026 President-Elect Candidates: Voting opens 18 March and closes 15 April
From 2026, members will have the opportunity to vote for the BSG President-Elect as part of a new pilot election process designed to strengthen governance and enhance member engagement. This marks a significant step forward in how the BSG involves its membership in shaping the future leadership of the Society, find out more here.
We are delighted to introduce the candidates up for election for the role of BSG President-Elect from June 2026 until June 2028, when they start their 2-year presidential term from June 2028 until June 2030.
How can I vote?
Our Presidential Election process is administered by a third-party organisation called Civica Election Services, an independent specialist organisation that ensures integrity, confidentiality and fairness. You will receive a personalised email with access codes in order to cast your vote.
Please check your inbox and your spam/junk folder for an email from [email protected] with the subject line 'Voting now open for the next President-Elect of the BSG', where you will receive:
- An email invitation with a secure voting link
- Candidate information and videos
- Clear instructions on how to cast your vote
If you have any queries during the voting process, please contact Elin Hearn at [email protected].
Voting will be open from Wednesday 18 March 2026 until noon on Wednesday 15 April 2026.
Dr Coral Hollywood
Coral is a Consultant at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and was the BSG VP of Hepatology from 2023 - 2025. Watch Coral's hustings video to find out more.
Prof Matt Rutter
Matt is a Professor of Gastroenterology at Newcastle University and the University Hospital of North Tees in the United Kingdom. Watch Matt's hustings video to find out more.
Prof David Sanders
David is Professor of Gastroenterology at The University of Sheffield and an NHS consultant based in The Academic Unit of Gastroenterology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital and the NHS England National Centre for Refractory Coeliac Disease. Watch David's hustings video to find out more.
Prof Nigel Trudgill
Nigel is a Consultant Gastroenterologist based at Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust. Watch Nigel's hustings video to find out more.