New CEO for Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity
Andrew Jameson has been appointed chief executive of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC). He succeeds Adrian Bell, who becomes chief of Blind Veterans UK.
Jameson joins the charity after retiring in 2017 from the Royal Navy. Since then he has worked for several law firms. He was co-founding trustee of the charity in 2007 and remained in that role until 2016. In 2019, he became veteran trustee and vice chair in 2021.
Brian Gilvary, chair of the RNRMC board, said: “The board is delighted that Andrew will be joining us to continue to take forward the strategy the board has set for the charity.
“Andrew brings a deep understanding of our beneficiaries, great understanding of our charity and the challenges it faces, and the enthusiasm and leadership to ensure continued success, working closely with all of our partner charities. The board are really excited about continuing their work with Andrew in the years ahead albeit as CEO and not as a trustee.”
BBC Media Action announces its next CEO
BBC Media Action, the broadcasting company’s charity, has appointed Simon Bishop as its new chief executive officer. He will take up the role in late June.
He joins from the Power of Nutrition, an international development charity, where he was chief executive for two years. Previously, he was deputy chief executive for Plan International UK, strategy adviser for the Prince of Wales’ Charitable Foundation and to the government department for international development.
Bishop said: “Leading BBC Media Action is a unique opportunity for me to combine my passion for international development with media and communication for good, helping empower the lives of more than 100 million people a year around the world. That’s an incredibly exciting prospect. Twenty years ago I was also a BBC journalist, so this also represents a ‘coming home’ for me. I can’t wait to get started!”
New CEO at St Giles Trust
Tracey Burley has been appointed the new chief executive of St Giles Trust, a 61-year-old social justice charity. She takes over from Rob Owen, who has held the post for 15 years.
She joins from Pure Consulting, an organisation she is the founder of. It provides strategic plans for regional and national charities. Before that, she was interim chief executive for Redthread and chief operating officer for Stonewall.
On her appointment, Burley said: “A priority will be forming strategic partnerships, which complement and add value to our services, influencing decision-making at all levels and amplifying the voice of lived experience. Our client voices need to be heard.
“Tackling the cost-of-living crisis is a clear priority for St Giles. We should live in a country where no one is held back from living a secure and financially stable life. But the cold reality is that millions of people are continuing to struggle to make ends meet.”
London Transport Museum announces new CEO
Elizabeth McKay has been appointed director and chief executive officer of the London Transport Museum. She will take up the role in August, and succeeds Sam Mullins, who steps down after 28 years in post.
McKay becomes chief executive after five years as the museum’s chief operating officer and deputy director. She is a member of the English National Opera’s board, deputy chair and trustee of Kids in Museums and previously worked for the BBC.
Andy Lord, London’s Transport Commissioner, said: “We’re delighted to see Elizabeth appointed to lead London Transport Museum. Her vision, leadership and belief in the role museums play in creating social change will shape the organisation’s future growth and the important part it plays in the life of the city. She is passionate about engaging London’s communities, inviting them to not only learn about the city’s rich history and heritage, but to be inspired to shape a welcoming, greener and connected future for the capital. We look forward to working together as she takes the reins as director and CEO.”
New chair for Association of Chairs
Joe Saxton has been appointed as the chair of the Association of Chairs. He takes over from Danny Curtin, who was in post since 2019.
Saxton founded nfpSynergy, a charity sector research agency, in 2000. He has chaired CharityComms, the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, Parentkind and People and Planet.
Vice-chair Diane Reid said: “After an external recruitment process, we had a strong, diverse shortlist and Joe stood out as someone who knows the sector extremely well, has first-hand chairing experience, is very entrepreneurial and can work with the board and Ros Oakley, our CEO and co-founder, to further raise the profile and reach of the Association”.
Royal Trinity Hospice appoints new chair
Suzanne Shale has been appointed the new chair of Royal Trinity Hospice. She takes over from Adrian Williams, who steps down after nine years.
Shale is an independent ethics consultant and was previously a volunteer bereavement support counsellor for five years. She is non-executive director of Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, chair of the London Policing Ethics panel and more.
Royal Trinity Hospice, chief executive, Emily Carter said: “I am absolutely delighted that Suzanne is joining Trinity. Suzanne’s appointment ensures that our board continues with a strong and experienced leader at the helm. Her professional expertise and insight based on her personal experience of volunteering at Trinity will be of huge value across all of the different aspects of our work.”
WasteAid welcomes new chair
WasteAid has appointed Jonathan Straight as its next chairman. He becomes chair after more than three years as a trustee of the charity.
Straight is an environmental entrepreneur and has worked in the waste industry for three decades. He founded the Straight Charitable Trust. He previously chaired the Real Junk Food Project and was non-executive director of Waterwise for 10 years.
On his appointment, Straight said: “WasteAid’s mission is very close to my heart and I’m looking forward to working with the board and the wider team to help the continued expansion of our activity. At a time when the world is facing an environmental crisis, WasteAid and its partners have a critical role to play in empowering local communities to safely manage their waste while also delivering important socioeconomic benefits at a grassroots level.”
New chair for Abigail’s Footsteps
The baby loss charity Abigail’s Footsteps has appointed Susan Robinson as its new chair. Robinson is a chartered accountant and partner at Kreston Reeves where she leads on the not-for-profit sector. She is currently a trustee of Age UK Medway.
She said: “I first encountered Abigail's Footsteps in 2015. Understanding what they were doing and why was very heart-wrenching. Over the years I have watched them grow and develop, reaching out to help so many families, but also working to improve the environment families find themselves in through education and support. I feel very privileged to be taking on the role of chair as the charity continues on its incredible journey.”
New director for Central YMCA
Monique Clements has been appointed director of education and training at Central YMCA.
She is the owner of Developing Potential, an education management consultancy. At the same time, she has been non-executive director of Tempest Management Training for more than three years. She was previously a director at the Shaw Trust, Barnsley College and more.
Jonathan Pryce becomes ambassador of Alzheimer’s Society
The famous Two Popes actor Jonathan Pryce has become an ambassador of Alzheimer’s Society.
He said: “I’ve witnessed first-hand the effects of dementia on my own family. Having long supported the work of Alzheimer’s Society, I’m honoured to become an official Ambassador, which I do in honour of my late aunt.
“With 900,000 people living with dementia and millions more carers, partners, and families affected, helping Alzheimer’s Society end the devastation caused by dementia is incredibly important to me.”
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