ESVS President

Job description – ESVS President

The President

The ESVS President is elected into a 3-year term; one year as Deputy President Elect (2026-2027), one year as President Elect (2027-2028) and finally holding the position of ESVS President for the final year (2028-2029).

The ESVS President plays a key role in running and organising the society, in addition to the advancement and development of the ESVS and vascular surgery as a whole. They also have a legal responsibility as a Charity Trustee and represent ESVS externally.

The ESVS is an inclusive organisation, which values and seeks out a diverse membership pool, promotes inclusion among members. We embrace all differences and foster respect and a sense of belonging. We believe that diversity enriches our perspectives, improves our performance and makes everyone feel safe and valued.

Main Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the ESVS President are to:

• Lead the AGM, Council and ExCo meetings in coordination with the Secretary General, including preparation of the agenda, review of content and minutes and chairing the meetings
• Lead the strategic direction of the ESVS
• Represent ESVS externally
• Lead the Annual Meeting during their term, in coordination with the Annual Meeting Programme Committee Chair (see below)
• Chair the Masterclass Programme Committee together with President Elect during their term
• Contribute to and support ESVS business development and industry relations (IRBD) activities

Expectations Across the Term

• The successful candidate is expected to be engaged with Society activities from the beginning of their term as Deputy President Elect and to begin representing ESVS in relevant forums. During the year as President Elect, the candidate will shadow the President in preparation for their term.

Additional Roles

ESVS representation within the World Federation of Vascular Societies (WFVS) is typically assigned to a member of the presidential succession line. Depending on the timing of mandates, this may involve the Deputy President Elect and/or President Elect during their term.

Committees and Engagement

During the year as President, the successful candidate will formally sit on the following committees:

• Annual Meeting Programme Committee and Budget team
• Executive Committee
• Industry Relations and Business Development Steering Committee
• Masterclass Programme Committee

Participation in these committees requires attending regular online meetings (approximately one per month per committee) and onsite meetings when required. In addition, the ESVS President may be asked to represent the Society at international and national meetings (e.g. Charing Cross, Veith Symposium, SVS Annual Meeting, National Society meetings).

Annual Meeting Responsibilities

The main task of the President is the Annual Meeting. The President decides on the scientific topics and key aspects of the meeting.

• The President decides, in collaboration with the Programme Committee Chair and Secretary General, which ESVS sessions and symposia will take place
• The organisation of these sessions and symposia may be delegated to Programme Committee members, ensuring balanced workload while allowing the President to maintain overall oversight
• The President ensures that industry requirements are taken into account and respected where appropriate
• The President proposes the names for the Honorary Lecture(s), subject to validation by the Programme Committee
• Together with the Secretary General, Treasurer and the ESVS office, the President makes budget decisions and supervises the budget, including through regular budget calls
• The President may support outreach to potential Annual Meeting sponsors where the ESVS office or PCO encounters difficulties

The education and training programme adjunct to the meeting is organised by the ESVS Academy

Application Process

Applications are submitted via the ESVS website.  Deadline for applications is 31^st May 2026.

• Applications must include:
  • A curriculum vitae
  • A cover letter
  • A letter confirming that the applicant is a vascular specialist in good standing, signed by the relevant National Vascular Society and dated no more than three months prior to submission
  • A completed declaration of conflicts of interest

Transparency and member engagement

• As agreed at the 2025 ExCo Strategy Meeting, applications will be made available for consultation by the membership following shortlisting by ExCo
• Members will be invited to submit questions to their Council representatives in advance of the interviews. Members from countries without Council representation may submit questions directly to the ESVS office
• All member-submitted questions will be reviewed and vetted by the Executive Committee ahead of the interviews to ensure fairness and consistency
• Member attendance at interviews may be permitted, with interaction managed in a structured and moderated format

This approach reflects a commitment to improved inclusivity through member participation, while maintaining principles of uniformity and fairness

The ESVS is an inclusive organisation, which values and seeks out a diverse membership pool and promotes inclusion among members. We embrace all differences and foster respect and a sense of belonging. We believe that diversity enriches our perspectives, improves our performance and makes everyone feel safe and valued.