Management Structure

BCAM is a registered charity with a board of trustees supported by a central operations team. Board members play an active role in the charity’s day-to-day workings, sharing their knowledge and experience and influencing planning and strategy.

Board of Trustees

Dr Catherine Fairris - President

Dr Catherine Fairris has recently been appointed as the newest President of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM). She is an Aesthetic Doctor and director of the Wessex Skin Clinic. She joined the BCAM board in 2019, originally overseeing the BCAM academy. Dr Fairris became responsible for education and events in 2020. Since then she has overseen the delivery of the BCAM exam as well as presiding over two virtual conferences whilst also introducing the BCAM virtual coffee mornings and virtual educational events. Dr Fairris has a passion for medical education and evidence based medicine and holds a masters degree in Aesthetic medicine, which she completed with distinction in 2018 as well as a BSc in Pharmacology.

Dr Bhavjit Kaur - Membership & Education

Dr Bhavjit Kaur is a qualified medical practitioner since 1993 with many years’ experience in aesthetic medicine. She is a postgraduate in pathology, MS (biomedical sciences), DRCOG, DFSRH, cosmetic medicine and clinical education.

Dr Kaur is an appointed appraiser and mentor for BCAM members. She has contributed to medical journals as an author and reviewer. Dr Kaur is also frequently invited as a speaker at national and international conferences. As patient safety remains her priority, she focuses on latest advances in all aspects of non-surgical treatments and skincare.

Dr Agnieszka Zatonska - International Relations & Annual Clinical Review

Dr Zatonska is an internationally-trained cosmetic doctor who has been working in medical aesthetics since the early 2000s. Formerly a specialist ENT surgeon, she also holds a three-year post-graduate degree in aesthetic and anti-ageing medicine accredited by the Union Internationale de Medicine Estetique. As a trustee of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine, she is committed to raising care standards within the specialty in the UK and internationally.

Dr Sophie Shotter - Conference/Events & Stakeholders/Partnerships

Dr Sophie Shotter qualified as a doctor in 2008 and trained in anaesthetics. She discovered a love for aesthetics in 2012, and has been working in aesthetics full time since 2014. Practicing between Kent and London, Dr Shotter’s clinical passion is for combining great skin with delicate injectable treatments. Dr Shotter is also regularly called upon as a speaker at national and international conferences. Dr Shotter is passionate about patient safety, and as such has been a strong proponent for tighter regulation of the aesthetic sector.

Dr John Elder - Finance & HIS

Dr Manav Bawa - Conference/Events & Education

Dr Manav Bawa is a multi-award-winning cosmetic doctor and Medical Director of Time Clinic Medical Aesthetics & Wellness in Essex. He is a is a member of the Allergan Medical Faculty UK and is currently on Dr Mauricio De Maio’s Global Mentee Program. Dr Bawa also works at PHI Clinic on Harley Street and has been an injectables trainer for 5 years.

His background is Orthopaedic and Plastic Surgery, as well as being a GP. Being a keen educator led him to complete a Masters in Surgical Education at the prestigious Imperial College London.

Alongside winning the ‘Rising Star of the Year’ Award in 2022 at the prestigious Aesthetic Awards, he completed a PGDip in aesthetic medicine as well as being a member and board trustee of BCAM, the British College of Aesthetic Medicine.

Dr Bawa is an international speaker and regularly writes for journals in the industry. He specialises in the full facial approach, is passionate about mentoring and created a national support group for junior practitioners entering the industry.

Qualifications: MD, PGDip(ESSQ), MRCS(Eng), M Ed SE & DIC, MRCGP, PGDip(CAIT), MBCAM.

Dr Nestor Demosthenous - Education & Stakeholders/Partnerships

Dr Nestor is an international speaker and published author in Aesthetic Medicine. Dr Nestor opened The Medical & Cosmetic Centre in Edinburgh’s city centre in 2016. Dr Nestor has also held regular monthly clinics in London

He obtained his Medical Degree and Honours Degree in Neuroscience from the University of Edinburgh in 2006. Upon completing his junior doctor years he pursued a surgical career, gaining experience from several surgical specialties predominantly Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery and Plastic Surgery. Alongside this he entered Aesthetic Medicine which became his passion and ambition. Dr Nestor has been an advisory board member for Allergan’s complications group 2015.

Dr Nestor holds an MSc in Aesthetic Medicine from Bart’s & Queen Mary University London. He is a an Allergan Medical Institute Faculty member, as well as a KOL for Cutera Technology. Dr Nestor has previously been a KOL for Sinclair Pharma

Qualifications: MBChB, MSc Aesth Med, BSc Hons Neuro Edin

Chief Operating Officer

Jamie Lennon - Chief Operating Officer

Jamie Lennon is our Chief Operating Officer, and is a Registered Nurse (Adult) and former Royal Marines Commando, having served across the globe for over 21 years.

He joins BCAM as an experienced clinical operational leader, having served within the NHS as a Clinical Matron, and within the private sector as an Operations Director for insourcing, supporting the NHS to meet RTT targets and reduce waiting lists with high quality clinical service provision.

Jamie also holds a PGCert in Adult Education, and takes a keen interest in clinical education, training, and development, as one of the key pillars of clinical governance which assures clinical excellence and patient safety. He will work closely with the Board of Trustees and the Professional Services Team, to ensure BCAM continues to lead the aesthetic industry in quality and safety.