ACEVO names new CEO

The charity leaders’ network has appointed Vicky Browning as its new Chief Executive, who will start early next year.

Browning joins the organisation from CharityComms, the membership network for communications professionals in UK charities, where she’s been director since March 2010.

During that time, Vicky has championed CharityComms' mission to improve communications standards and practice in the third sector, while increasing membership from 30 to more than 500 charities and quadrupling income. Her background is in journalism, publishing and PR.

Vicky will join ACEVO on January 30, 2017, replacing interim Chief Executive Asheem Singh

“I’m genuinely excited to be joining ACEVO, the charity leaders’ network, at a time when the role of charities, and the need for inspirational leaders, is more vital than ever. I’m looking forward to working with the ACEVO team and trustees to support, empower and encourage our sector leaders in their ambition to create change,” said Browning.

ACEVO Chairman Paul Farmer said: “ACEVO’s Board's Appointments Committee interviewed a number of excellent candidates for Chief Executive. They displayed a wide range of skills and abilities but Vicky Browning was our unanimous choice. I’m delighted that she has accepted our offer to her. She brings a strong combination of charity understanding and commercial acumen.”

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