Gilbert Rolando Pomell is an accomplished executive and HCPC-registered social worker with over four decades of leadership across public, private, and third sectors. With a proven track record in organisational transformation, governance reform, and programme delivery, he has consistently driven high-impact change in complex environments, particularly within health, social care, and community development.
Throughout his career, Gilbert has held senior roles including Head of Operations, Regional Director, and Executive Director, overseeing large-scale services and residential care provision. His ability to lead with vision and ensure compliance has been demonstrated in both frontline and strategic settings, from managing children’s homes to designing holistic social care models for local authorities. He is recognised for strengthening safeguarding practices, embedding quality assurance systems, and aligning organisations with statutory and regulatory requirements.
In addition to his executive leadership, Gilbert has served as Chairman of the Board for Bethel Church of Jesus Christ UK and as Executive Director of LOGOS Development/LOGOS West Midlands CIC, where he has combined governance, strategy, and community engagement to deliver social and commercial impact. His consultancy portfolio spans work with the CQC, NHS, local authorities, and international NGOs, reflecting his ability to influence at the highest levels while remaining grounded in frontline realities.
Passionate about workforce development and the growth of resilient, person-centred services, Gilbert brings a rare combination of strategic foresight, operational expertise, and safeguarding leadership. His career demonstrates not only the capacity to lead organisations through transformation but also a deep commitment to enabling individuals and communities to flourish.