Diabetes UK CEO to step down
Diabetes UK chief executive Chris Askew is stepping down after eight years leading Diabetes UK. Askew will become CEO at the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) in October.
The charity said work was underway in appointing his successor.
Askew said: “It has been an honour and a privilege to lead Diabetes UK for the past eight years, during which time people with and affected by diabetes have needed a voice and positive change more than ever before, and the charity has sought to highlight the seriousness of diabetes as a condition affecting over five million people in the UK. I hope in my time here we have risen to those twin challenges.
“In truth, none of what we have achieved as a charity during my tenure would have been possible without the dedication of all my colleagues working hard across the UK, without the support of our trustees, and – most importantly of all – the passion and involvement of our community of volunteers, supporters and partners who, together, are our greatest 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 appointed at Brain Tumour Charity
The Brain Tumour Charity has appointed its second interim chief executive in less than a year after Alex Lochrane stepped down as its last permanent CEO after seven months in post.
Trustee Graham Norton was appointed as interim chief last July, but his planned tenure came to an end this month, the charity’s press release reads. Beth Worrall, also a trustee of the charity, has now been appointed interim chief executive. She has held various senior leadership roles in finance.
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 talent at the charity, said its recruitment process for a permanent replacement is ongoing.
“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 began its recruitment process for its permanent CEO in February.
English National Opera appoints interim chief
The English National Opera (ENO) has appointed Jenny Mollica as interim chief executive and will take up the role in September. She replaces Stuart Murphy who has stepped down after five years in post.
Mollica is currently director of strategy and engagement at ENO. She has been leading the ENO’s transition and business plan following the latest outcome of Arts Council England’s funding decisions, which saw the funder ask the organisation to create a base outside of London.
She joined ENO in 2020 from the Barbican and Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
On her appointment, she said: “The ENO’s future remains full of exciting possibilities and I am confident that as a company we will continue to evolve, adapt and thrive 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 announces retirement
Sue Sharp, who has been the charity's chief executive since April 2021, has announced she will be retiring later this year.
Previously, she was deputy CEO of the organisation and director of services. Before this, she worked for Guide Dogs UK and the government’s Department for Transport.
Trustees have begun the recruitment process for her replacement.
New chief for Ehlers-Danos Support UK
London-based charity Ehlers-Danos Support UK has appointed Susan Booth as its next chief executive to succeed Kay Julier, who has been acting as managing director since 2016.
Booth joins from Target Ovarian Cancer, where she was executive director of development. Before this, she worked in senior fundraising roles at RNLI, Teenage Cancer Trust, Christopher Place and more.
She said: “I am very excited to be taking over where Kay leaves off. The challenge the EDS community faces is immense.
“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 welcomes CEO
Sarah Kaye has been appointed the new chief executive of Sported, a charity that supports grassroots sports groups throughout the UK. She succeeds Nicola Walker, who steps down after four years in post.
She joins from Pet Food UK where she was chief executive for more than four years. She has experience in senior leadership roles at the companies 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 announces new chief
Bereavement charity Grief Encounter has appointed Suzy Turner-Jones as its new chief executive. She replaces Richard Fogelman, who steps down after nine years.
Turner-Jones joined the charity in January 2022 as director of clinical services. Before this, she was assistant director of children’s services at Barnardo’s for eight years. She has also been freelance consultant for family support 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 appoints CEO
National Family Mediation (NFM), a charity that provides services in over 500 locations across England and Wales, has appointed a CEO.
Jane Robey retired from the role after almost 20 years in post. Sarah Hawkins, who has been operations manager at the charity since 2019, has been appointed the charity’s next chief executive.
Carol Reay, NFM’s chair, added: “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 appointed John Barradell as chair, with its current chair Richard Dannatt to step into the newly formed role of president.
Barradell is a former City of London town clerk and chief executive. In 2017, he was chair of the government’s Grenfell recovery response team. He was also chair of the government’s London Covid-19 strategic co-ordinating group.
He is currently commissioner of the National Preparedness Commission, an organisation that aims to prepare better for a major crisis or incident.
Dannatt is a crossbench member of the House of Lords, constable of the Tower of London and chair of the Royal Armouries. He is also president of Help for Heroes.
On his appointment, Barradell said: “After the Grenfell Tower fire and the terror attacks of 2017, the Charity Commission set out a vision for a fairer, faster way to coordinate funds. The National Emergencies Trust was launched in response – and has already proved the model 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 appointed Professor Carol Tannahill as chair of its board. She replaces Will Haire, who stepped down after nine years in post.
Tannahill was previously 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 appointed five new trustees to its board.
- Martin Dewhurst is chief commercial officer at Kantar
- Ngozi Emeagi is director of corporate communications at the London Stock Exchange
- Emma Foulds is chief marketing and strategy officer at Guide Dogs and managing director of Blind Children UK
- Matt Higham is chief technology officer at PA Consulting
- Sian Jarvis is an advisor in corporate marketing and communications at Huma
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