Save the Children has announced that Justin Forsyth has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Save the Children UK.

Throughout his career, he has worked to overcome poverty, suffering and injustice around the globe.

He was at Oxfam for 15 years, latterly as the director of campaigns and policy as well as being one of the founders of Oxfam International. He helped to establish ‘Make Poverty History’ and in his most recent role, worked in Number 10 for two Prime Ministers.

Save the Children’s executive chairman, Alan Parker said, “This is a critical period for Save the Children UK. We have made great progress in recent years but the challenge of supporting children abroad and at home continues to grow.

“We are delighted Justin has come to join the team. He brings enormous experience and commitment and I have no doubt he will make a real contribution to driving the organisation forward.”

Justin Forsyth added: “I am excited to join Save the Children as it steps up its efforts over the next five years to save 5 million more children’s lives a year. We can – and must – stop these needless deaths, and ensure that every child gets a chance in life, wherever they are born in the world.”

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