Gemma Peters, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Meet Gemma and find out about her role in making sure people living with cancer get the support they need.
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About Gemma (she/her)

Gemma Peters joined Macmillan Cancer Support in January 2023, bringing wide-ranging expertise in cancer research, care and clinical best practice; and over 20 years of experience in leadership roles across the charity, health and higher education sectors.

Gemma is passionate about working closely with people with lived experience to co-create solutions to the challenges they’re facing.

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Read Gemma's blogs

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2026: Starting as we mean to go on
In this blog, Gemma reflects on Macmillan’s start to 2026 and what’s ahead. From expanding our workforce and partnerships to shaping cancer policy across the UK.
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The National Cancer Plan for England
The National Cancer Plan must prioritise long‑overlooked communities to ensure everyone, wherever they live, gets the best possible care.
CEO Gemma Peters at the Open House event.CEO Gemma Peters at the Open House event.
2025: A year that felt different
Macmillan's Chief Executive Gemma Peters reflects on 2025, the year the charity's strategy came alive through community and connection.

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