David Thomas

Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Alzheimer’s Research UK

David Thomas is the Head of Policy and Public Affairs at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK), and leads the organisation’s efforts to influence policy, advocate for change and shape the public affairs agenda to accelerate research into dementia, advance innovation, and improve access to new treatments.

Before joining ARUK, David Thomas worked at Roche in the UK, leading public affairs and policy work across several disease areas including dementia.He also served at NHS Confederation as Head of Public Affairs, gaining experience working with healthcare providers and commissioners.