Diabetes UK CEO to step down
Diabetes UK president Chris Askew is stepping down after 8 years leading Diabetes UK. Askew will end up being CEO at the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) in October.
The charity said work was underway in selecting his follower.
Askew said: “It has actually been an honour and an advantage to lead Diabetes UK for the previous 8 years, throughout which time individuals with and impacted by diabetes require a voice and positive modification especially previously, and the charity has actually looked for to highlight the severity of diabetes as a condition impacting over 5 million individuals in the UK. I hope in my time here we have actually increased to those twin difficulties.
“In reality, none of what we have actually accomplished as a charity throughout my period would have been possible without the commitment of all my associates striving throughout the UK, without the assistance of our trustees, and – most significantly of all – the enthusiasm and participation of our neighborhood of volunteers, advocates and partners who, together, are our biggest strength.
“I am looking forward enormously to leading and working alongside the brilliant team at RCGP to deliver excellence in general practice, advocate for patients, and give voice to the expert clinicians at the heart of our health service.”
Second interim chief selected at Brain Tumour Charity
The Brain Tumour Charity has actually selected its 2nd interim president in less than a year after Alex Lochrane stepped down as its last irreversible CEO after 7 months in post.
Trustee Graham Norton was selected as interim chief last July, however his organized period pertained to an end this month, the charity’s news release checks out. Beth Worrall, likewise a trustee of the charity, has actually now been selected interim president. She has actually held numerous senior management functions in financing.
Worrall said: “I’m delighted to be joining the Senior Leadership Team and to have the opportunity to work more closely with them, the wider team and our community whilst we continue our search for a permanent CEO.”
Laura Smith, director of skill at the charity, said its recruitment procedure for a long-term replacement is continuous.
“We need to be rigorous in finding an exceptional candidate as our new CEO who can take the charity and the community forward, leading our bold new strategy to accelerate a cure for brain tumours,” she said.
The charity started its recruitment procedure for its irreversible CEO in February.
English National Opera selects interim chief
The English National Opera (ENO) has actually selected Jenny Mollica as interim president and will use up the function in September. She changes Stuart Murphy who has actually stepped down after 5 years in post.
Mollica is presently director of method and engagement at ENO. She has actually been leading the ENO’s shift and business strategy following the latest result of Arts Council England’s financing choices, which saw the funder ask the organisation to develop a base beyond London.
She signed up with ENO in 2020 from the Barbican and Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
On her appointment, she said: “The ENO’s future stays filled with interesting possibilities and I am positive that as a business we will continue to develop, adjust and flourish long into the future.
“The ENO has deep roots in creating daring, accessible and world class opera for everyone – pushing the boundaries of the art form, nurturing talent and widening access and engagement for audiences across the country. This remains core to our mission as we ready ourselves for a new chapter ahead.”
Royal Society for Blind Children CEO reveals retirement
Sue Sharp, who has actually been the charity’s president because April 2021, has actually revealed she will be retiring later on this year.
Previously, she was deputy CEO of the organisation and director of services. Before this, she worked for Guide Dogs UK and the federal government’s Department for Transport.
Trustees have actually started the recruitment procedure for her replacement.
New chief for Ehlers-Danos Support UK
London-based charity Ehlers-Danos Support UK has actually selected Susan Booth as its next president to prosper Kay Julier, who has actually been functioning as handling director because 2016.
Booth signs up with from Target Ovarian Cancer, where she was executive director of advancement. Before this, she operated in senior fundraising functions at RNLI, Teenage Cancer Trust, Christopher Place and more.
She said: “I am extremely delighted to be taking control of where Kay ends. The challenge the EDS neighborhood deals with is enormous.
“Whilst awareness of the conditions has increased and EDS UK helps more people than ever, there are fewer suitable NHS services for those with the most common type of EDS or for those with hypermobility spectrum disorders. There is still no UK-wide patient pathway for any type of EDS. We look forward to working with other charities to effect sustainable change.”
Sported invites CEO
Sarah Kaye has actually been selected the brand-new president of Sported, a charity that supports grassroots sports groups throughout the UK. She is successful Nicola Walker, who steps down after 4 years in post.
She signs up with from Pet Food UK where she was president for more than 4 years. She has experience in senior management functions at the business McCormick & Company, Tesco, Activision and Harlequin Mills & Boon.
She said: “I have always been passionate about sport and the role it can play as a force for good in society, and I feel absolutely privileged to be joining an organisation with such a compelling sense of purpose – focused on tackling inequalities through sport and physical activity so every young person gets equal opportunities in life.”
Grief Encounter reveals brand-new chief
Bereavement charity Grief Encounter has actually selected Suzy Turner-Jones as its brand-new president. She changes Richard Fogelman, who steps down after 9 years.
Turner-Jones signed up with the charity in January 2022 as director of scientific services. Before this, she was assistant director of kids’s services at Barnardo’s for 8 years. She has actually likewise been self-employed specialist for family assistance services.
On her appointment, she said: “I am privileged to take on the role of CEO at Grief Encounter. The work we do is vital, and it matters now more than ever, when we face not just more people dying, but children, young people and families needing more in-depth support. It’s an honour to work alongside such a dedicated, passionate, and talented staff at Grief Encounter, continuing to provide support and committed to bringing comfort and staying close to children and families who are grieving.”
National Family Mediation selects CEO
National Family Mediation (NFM), a charity that offers services in over 500 areas throughout England and Wales, has actually selected a CEO.
Jane Robey retired from the function after almost twenty years in post. Sarah Hawkins, who has actually been operations supervisor at the charity because 2019, has actually been selected the charity’s next president.
Carol Reay, NFM’s chair, included: “We are extremely lucky to have Sarah in the driving seat for NFM. Sarah was appointed after a rigorous competitive recruitment process. She brings an unbeatable combination of passion for mediation, vision for the future and a proven track record at getting things done. I am looking forward to working with Sarah and taking NFM forward.”
New president and chair for National Emergencies Trust
National Emergencies Trust has actually selected John Barradell as chair, with its existing chair Richard Dannatt to step into the recently formed function of president.
Barradell is a previous City of London town clerk and president. In 2017, he was chair of the federal government’s Grenfell healing reaction group. He was likewise chair of the federal government’s London Covid-19 tactical co-ordinating group.
He is presently commissioner of the National Preparedness Commission, an organisation that intends to prepare much better for a significant crisis or occurrence.
Dannatt is a crossbench member of the House of Lords, constable of the Tower of London and chair of the Royal Armouries. He is likewise president of Help for Heroes.
On his appointment, Barradell said: “After the Grenfell Tower fire and the fear attacks of 2017, the Charity Commission set out a vision for a fairer, much faster method to collaborate funds. The National Emergencies Trust was introduced in reaction – and has actually already shown the design works.
“The task now is to build on learnings from our first appeal to strengthen our future response. For example, we’ll be launching an Appeal Partners programme that invites member organisations to raise vital awareness and funds alongside us. We must also keep tackling the issues history tells us will likely arise again, such as gaps in care for children, and equitable support for all UK communities.”
New chair for Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) has actually selected Professor Carol Tannahill as chair of its board. She changes Will Haire, who stepped down after 9 years in post.
Tannahill was formerly vice-chair of JRF. From 2003-2020 she was director of the Glasgow Centre for Population Health.
She said: “I feel very privileged to have been appointed by the Trustees to lead JRF as it delivers its new strategy. There is such potential for JRF and its partners across the four nations to make a real difference by combining ground-breaking research, creative policy solutions, astute campaigning, and ambitious backing for pioneers showing the way to transformative change.”
New trustees for Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK has actually selected 5 brand-new trustees to its board.
- Martin Dewhurst is primary business officer at Kantar
- Ngozi Emeagi is director of business interactions at the London Stock Exchange
- Emma Foulds is primary marketing and method officer at Guide Dogs and handling director of Blind Children UK
- Matt Higham is primary innovation officer at PA Consulting
- Sian Jarvis is a consultant in business marketing and interactions at Huma
