The Association of Charitable Foundations has promoted Carol Mack from deputy chief executive to chief executive to take over from David Emerson at the end of this year.
She has been the deputy chief executive for 12 years and before that advised charities on governance and law. she is chair of the Wales Funders Forum, vice chair of Tree Aid, and a former member of the audit committee at Victim Support.
ACF said that following a short handover period, she will take up the role in December, 2016.
Mack said: “I am both proud and thrilled to be taking up the role of chief executive at what is a key moment for the organisation, its members and the sector more widely. Effective foundations are essential to the health and diversity of civil society and I look forward to working on their behalf to maintain and enhance a policy and operating environment that supports their vital work.“
Emerson said: “Carol’s tireless and inspirational work over the last decade speaks for itself. Her knowledge of the sector, immense drive, and exceptional skill-set make her an excellent appointment. As the organisation enters a new strategic period Carol will offer the continuity, clear-sighted leadership and fresh vision that is needed to ensure ACF continues to go from strength-to-strength. I know she will be extremely effective in supporting the membership in their commitment to their own missions and in their support for civil society.”
Amanda Jordan, chair of ACF, said: “After a rigorous process, during which the panel spoke to a number of excellent candidates, the decision to appoint Carol was unanimous. The breadth of her experience, combined with her unrivalled commitment to, and knowledge of ACF and its membership left us in no doubt she was the right person for the job. I am delighted she accepted our offer and I speak for the entire board when I say how much we are looking forward to working with her in the coming years.”
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