A new NCVO president and ambassador were announced, as well as appointments in other sectors

The latest industry appointments, including a new president and new ambassador for NCVO, and the announcement of the CEO of POhWER.

Baroness Delyth Morgan and Lord Simon Woolley will join NCVO as president and ambassador

The National Council of Voluntary Organizations (NCVO) has announced Baroness Delyth Morgan as the new president and Lord Simon Woolley as ambassador, and said goodbye to Baroness Jill Pitkeathley.

Baroness Delyth Morgan has extensive experience in both charity work and government. Over the course of her three-decade career, she has played key roles in the breast cancer community, serving as the first CEO of Breakthrough Breast Cancer. She later helped bring together three leading breast cancer charities to form Breast Cancer Now. Her experience as a Government Minister and her support for key issues such as improving access to screening and reducing waiting times for a breast cancer diagnosis make her a very valuable member of NCVO. Lord Simon Woolley, founder and former director of Operation Black Vote, joins as an NCVO Ambassador with experience in advocacy, community engagement and leadership development.

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Patricia Hidalgo, Helen Thomas and Jo Wallace have been appointed trustees of BBC Children in Need

BBC Children in Need has announced the appointment of Patricia Hidalgo, Helen Thomas and Jo Wallace to its Board of Trustees. These appointments will be effective immediately and will last for an initial period of three years.

Patricia Hidalgo is Director of Children and Education at the BBC, responsible for developing and implementing creative and editorial strategies for BBC Children’s and BBC Education. Helen Thomas is the head of BBC Radio 2 and was previously the station’s head of content and network editor. Jo Wallace is Senior Editor at BBC Entertainment, where she is responsible for overseeing a wide range of content, including Factual Entertainment/Reality Shows such as The Apprentice and Top Gear, as well as driving the success of Strictly Come Dancing.

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Cure Parkinson’s welcomes Mike Ashton as Chairman of the Board

Mike Ashton joined the board in late 2023, bringing with him a wealth of experience in business development strategy, brand and marketing management and management in both the private and charitable sectors.

Ashton takes over as chairman from long-time Cure Parkinson’s trustee and supporter Peter Berners-Price, who has been with the charity since its founding in 2005. Cure Parkinson’s also thanked David Murray and Phill Robinson, who are stepping down from the board too. Murray has been a supporter of the organization since he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2007. Meanwhile, Robinson’s involvement with his online platform Boardwave (of which Cure Parkinson’s is a charity partner) continues to grow, and he is an active member and contributor to the Parkinson’s Cure Development Council.

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Environment Bank welcomes a new president and financial director

Environment Bank has appointed Jonathan Halford as its new chairman. At the same time, it strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of James Moore as chief financial officer.

Halford brings a wealth of leadership experience to Environment Bank, having held a number of senior management positions in high-growth businesses. This includes successfully leading eleven organizations across sectors such as recycling, retail and technology. James Moore is a seasoned business executive with experience spanning finance, operations and commercial development. He previously served as CEO of sustainable consumer goods brand Bambino Mio.

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The POhWER charity appoints a new CEO

POhWER has appointed Dr. Felix Davies as its new CEO. She will take up the role on September 2, when she replaces Vicky Browning OBE, who has been interim chief executive since January. Davies has over 25 years of experience in mental health, acute care, community care, social care and primary care. A registered clinical psychologist, he is also the secretary and certified patient advocate of the Patient Advocate Certification Board.

After spending the first 15 years of his career in the NHS, Davies worked for several national providers including Tracscare (now Accomplish) and St Andrew’s Healthcare. Most recently, he served as COO at Combat Stress, where he worked for the last five years. During his career, he has been a senior leader in several NHS trusts, voluntary sector and private sector organizations and has also worked in the UK, Germany, India and Japan.

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The hospice announces a key nomination in the anniversary year

Cardiff City Hospice has announced a major appointment to mark its 40th anniversary: ​​Baroness Ilora Finlay of Llandaff as Vice-President.

Baroness Finlay is a Fellow of Velindre Cancer Center and Honorary Professor of Palliative Medicine at Cardiff University, with extensive experience in palliative care and bereavement support. She became a member of the House of Lords in 2001 and her political interests included health services, medicine, medical ethics, science and technology and issues affecting Wales. As Vice-President of City Hospice, Baroness Finlay will be an ambassador for the charity, helping to raise its profile and providing support to achieve its strategic goals.