New CEO for British Tinnitus Association
Deanne Thomas has been appointed the next chief executive of the British Tinnitus Association (BTA) from 21 November. She takes over from David Stockdale, who left earlier this year after 12 years in the role.
Thomas worked at the Sailors Children’s Society for over 16 years, initially working as head of finance before being promoted to chief executive. At the same time, she is a trustee for several organisations including Officers Association, Merchant Navy Welfare Board and the chairman for Beverley Minister Old Fund.
On her appointment, Thomas said: “Having led a family support charity for many years, I see how health conditions like this impact people, their family and life. The remarkable plans for a Tinnitus Biobank are something I’m particularly passionate about. This will advance our understanding of what causes tinnitus and I’m excited to talk to you more about this in my new role.”
Norwood appoints chief executive
Norwood, the UK’s largest Jewish charity supporting children, families and people with learning difficulties has appointed Naomi Dickson as its next chief executive. She will take over from Dr Beverley Jacobson, who held the post for four years, in mid-January.
Dickson joins from Jewish Women’s Aid where she was chief executive for eight years. In 2020, she was named one of the BBC’s 100 Women.
Norwood chair, Neville Kahn, said: “I have long admired Naomi for her advocacy and tireless campaigning on women’s rights. As an established community and charity leader, Ms Dickson brings with her strong leadership skills, communal knowledge and significant fundraising experience.”
Social Enterprise Scotland begins recruitment for a new chair
Social Enterprise Scotland is looking to recruit a new chair who will take up the joint role of board director.
The organisation was recently chosen by the Scottish Government to become the representative body for social enterprises.
The chair will be expected to spend around three to four days a month on the business and chair four board meetings a year, represent the board at meetings, conferences and events.
The role is compensated at £10,000 per year. Applications will close on 27 November, with interviews expected to take place on 5 December.
Find out more on how to apply here.
New chair for British Heart Foundation
The British Heart Foundation chair Dr Doug Gurr has stepped down after seven years in post.
Logitech’s Wendy Becker is set to replace him. Becker has also worked at Oxford University Press, Sony and more.
On Gurr’s departure, chief executive Charmaine Griffith’s said: “Doug’s leadership has been instrumental in overcoming some of the biggest challenges in our 61-year history, while his advocacy for making significant investments in cutting-edge areas of science has ensured we remain at the forefront of research to save and improve lives.”
Royal Statistical Society welcomes president
Dr Andrew Garrett has been confirmed as the next president of the Royal Statistical Society (RSS), an education charity. He succeeds Professor Sylvia Richardson, who’s term closes at the end of this year.
Garrett is executive vice president of scientific operations at the research organisation ICON plc. He is also vice president of Biostatistics, Medical Writing and Regulatory Affairs at Quintiles.
Commenting on his appointment, Garrett said: “I am honoured to have been chosen as the next President of the Royal Statistical Society and have the opportunity to build upon the excellent work done by Sylvia Richardson and her predecessors.”
Two new executive directors for Samaritans
Lis Skeet has been appointed executive director of operations at Samaritans, while Tiger de Souza will join next April in the new role of executive director for people and culture.
After almost five years at Help the Heroes as services director, Skeet will join Samaritans in December. She is a volunteer at Bath Samaritans and a trustee of Designability, a charity for disabled people.
Souz will take up the role of executive director for people and culture next April. He will be leaving his role as people engagement director at the National Trust. He has experience at NSPCC, England Netball, RICS and more.
Chief executive Julie Bentley said: “These new appointments represent an exciting step forward on our journey towards building an even stronger Samaritans. Lis and Tiger are fantastic additions to our team, bringing skills and experience that will really help us deliver our ambitious five-year strategy and I am really looking forward to working with them in the months and years ahead. ”
Royal Opera House appoints trustees
The Royal Opera House has appointed five new trustees to its board. The recruitment process was conducted by the Board Nominations Committee, which was chaired by Lloyd Dorfman, chair of the Royal Opera House.
The new trustees are:
- Vanessa Kingori – chief business officer of Conde Nast Britain.
- Janis Susskind – managing director of music publishers Boosey & Hawkes.
- Lisa Burger – former executive director and joint chief executive of the National Theatre and former chair of Lyric Hammersmith.
- Michael Ward – managing director of Harrods and chair of the Walpole Group.
- Alex Younger – chief of the Secret Intelligence Services.
Trustee reappointment at Royal Museums Greenwich
The prime minister has reappointed Professor Julian Dowdeswell as a trustee of the exempt charity Royal Museums Greenwich for a second term of four years.
Dowdeswell has been Professor of Physical Geography in Cambridge University since 2002. For almost 20 years he was director of the Scott Polar Research Institute. He is a glaciologist that has studied the effects of climate change on ice caps.
Trustees of the museum are not remunerated. Dowdeswell has not declared any significant political activity.
Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) gains a patron
CPAG announced that Armando Iannucci, a famous writer, director and broadcaster has become one of the charity’s patrons.
The charity said Iannucci held a “pivotal” role in the success of its Radio 4 appeal which raised £35,000 for its work in schools. In a press release, CPAG wrote they were “very grateful” for his support.
Iannucci said: "Now more than ever the issue of poverty in Britain is forefront in everyone’s minds. I’m keen to do as much as I can to highlight what positive efforts can be done to address and hopefully alleviate childhood poverty and the stigma attached to it, so that everyone can grow up with the same opportunities to flourish in the UK."
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