# Gemma Peters

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## TL;DR

Chief Executive of Macmillan Cancer Support, the UK charity that provides practical, emotional and financial support to people living with cancer.

## Summary

Gemma Peters is Chief Executive Officer of Macmillan Cancer Support, the UK cancer support charity. She joined Macmillan in January 2023, bringing wide ranging expertise in the cancer and charity sectors. She leads an executive team that includes a Chief Medical Officer and a Chief Nursing Officer, with a stated focus on making sure people living with cancer get the support they need.

## Fields

- Kind: Person
- Last checked: 2026-09-10
- Tags: leadership; charity; supportive-care
- Role: Chief Executive Officer, Macmillan Cancer Support
- Specialisms: Charity leadership; Cancer support services; Fundraising

## Sources

- Source: Macmillan leadership team page: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/about-us/organisation/team/leadership

## Connected records

- collections: [Macmillan Cancer Support](https://onco.cc/collections/src-macmillan/)
- institutions: [Macmillan Cancer Support](https://onco.cc/institutions/macmillan-cancer-support/)

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