BibleLands, the Christian charity at the forefront of humanitarian aid in the Middle East, has appointed Jeremy Moodey as chief executive with effect from 1 November 2009.

With successful careers in the diplomatic service and in the City, Jeremy’s appointment to this pivotal role signals BibleLands’ commitment to bring a fresh perspective to the leadership of the charity.

Moodey said: ‘I am really excited about making the move to BibleLands and using my skills from the financial sector to make a tangible difference in one of the world’s most troubled regions.

‘I am truly inspired by the work of BibleLands’ partners such as the Helen Keller Centre and SIRA School as they seek to build community cohesion, and feel that their story should be told to a wider audience. One of my first priorities will be to engage with our partners and see how the charity’s profile can be raised nationally and internationally.’

Daniel Burton, chair of trustees, said: ‘We are delighted to welcome Jeremy to our team. He has a distinguished background outside the not-for-profit world and we look forward to his expertise being put to full use at BibleLands.’