David Barker, chief executive of Crohn’s and Colitis UK, has announced he will be stepping down from his role next month.
Barker, who has been with the bowel disease charity for over five years, is leaving on 14 September to establish his own consultancy business advising and supporting charities and not-for-profit organisations across the UK.
Barker has previously held roles at the British Heart Foundation, Breakthrough Breast Cancer and the Royal National Institute for Deaf People.
Sue Cherrie, chair of Crohn’s and Colitis UK, said that during Barker’s time as chief executive, he has led the organisation through a “significant period of transformation, modernisation and growth”.
She said that under his leadership the charity has doubled in size and income and is now reaching and supporting record numbers of people as well as funding a growing portfolio of research and delivering campaigns and partnerships to drive lasting change.
Cherrie said of Barker’s departure: “As our chief executive David has always put the needs of people affected by Crohn’s and colitis at the heart of our work and he has been a great champion for the organisation and a tremendous advocate for the cause. He is very highly regarded by all our stakeholders and, thanks to his work, the charity is well placed to ensure that it continues to thrive and deliver the greatest possible impact for everyone affected by Crohn’s and colitis across the UK.
“Myself and the board of trustees are enormously grateful for all that he has done for the charity and he will leave us with our heartfelt thanks and best wishes for his next endeavour.”
The charity has started the recruitment process for a new chief executive.
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