23/09/09

By Andrew Holt

The Social Enterprise Coalition (SEC) announced today that Peter Holbrook will become its new chief executive officer following the departure of Jonathan Bland in the New Year.

Holbrook is currently the CEO of Sunlight Development Trust in Gillingham, Kent, as well as one of England's Social Enterprise Ambassadors.

Claire Dove, the chair of SEC, said: "Peter is one of the most innovative leaders working in social enterprise today. He brings with him the right experience and an enormous amount of passion."

Holbrook added: "Politically and economically, social enterprise is set to be tested like never before. But alongside the undoubted challenges that face the sector, we have a unique opportunity to promote an economic model that can change not only the way we do business but also society at large.

"I'm honoured to lead SEC during this period of change, which would be daunting were it not for Jonathan's inspiring legacy and the incredible team I'll be proud to be working with."

Jonathan Bland will continue full time as CEO until 31 October and after that will provide interim support until Holbrook starts in the New Year.

Bland has been CEO of the Coalition since its inception six years ago and is leaving in order to start an international consultancy on social enterprise.

He said: "I couldn't be more pleased to be passing along the reigns to Peter. I am confident that his vision and passion will take the Coalition into a new and exciting phase."

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