St John Ambulance has appointed Depaul UK boss Martin Houghton-Brown as its next chief executive.
Houghton-Brown, who has spent the past five years as chief executive of youth homelessness charity Depaul UK, will also head up the parent charity, The Priory of England & The Islands of the Order of St John.
He will take up the post in January, succeeding former chief executive Sue Killen, who left in August after 10 years at the charity.
There is currently a period of transition under the leadership of temporary chief executive David Springthorpe.
Houghton-Brown will also step down shortly from his role as chair of the National Council of YMCAs in England and Wales. He was previously chief executive at Missing People and a deputy director at the Children's Society.
He said: “I have been honoured to work for some of Britain’s finest charities. Joining St John Ambulance, one of the most significant volunteering charities in the nation, is a dream come true.
“I aspire to see volunteers increasing their role in building safe and healthy communities and I cannot think of a better place to realise that vision.”
Surgeon Rear Admiral Lionel Jarvis, prior and chair of trustees, said: “I am delighted that we have made this appointment and look forward to working closely with Martin. I am excited by the energy and enthusiasm that he will bring to this vital leadership role in our organisation.”
Related articles
