Press release:

Barry Duncan, Deputy Chief Executive of ABDO, has resigned with immediate effect.

Barry has been on the staff of ABDO since 2011 and is a former President of the Association.

Commenting on Barry’s resignation, ABDO General Secretary, Sir Anthony Garrett, said: “Barry has played a major part in the development of the Association in recent years – particularly the reorganisation of our structure into Regions with Regional Leads – and developing a network of Local Leads.

“In addition his pioneering work on the development of a minor eye conditions services programme for contact lens opticians is a major achievement. which will grow in the years to come.

“I wish Barry every success in his future career.”

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Notes to Editors

  1. Any enquiries should be directed to Clive Marchant the president of ABDO cmarchant@abdolondon.org.uk
  2. ABDO represents over 6000 qualified dispensing opticians in the United Kingdom. Registered office, 199, Gloucester Terrace, London W2 6LD.