St John’s Ambulance’s charitable activity chief Vicki Sellick has been named as the next chief executive of digital inclusion charity Good Things Foundation.

She will take over at the Foundation from Helen Milner, who is retiring after 15 years.

Prior to joining St John’s Ambulance Sellick was chief partnerships officer at innovation foundation Nesta, running equality and inclusion programmes.

Five years ago she was awarded an MBE for services to social action.

"After an extensive and competitive search, we’re delighted to be welcoming Vicki Sellick MBE to Good Things Foundation," said Good Things Foundation chair Liz Williams.

"Vicki brings a powerful combination of skills, experience and energy for our mission. As we look toward our future goals, her expertise will be invaluable in delivering our strategy to ensure millions of people can participate in our digital society."

Sellick added: "It is an honour to join Good Things Foundation, an organisation that has fundamentally changed the landscape of digital inclusion in the UK.

"The mission could not be more urgent - millions still live in data poverty, and whilst AI advances at pace there’s a risk the most excluded are only further left behind.

"Helen Milner has built an incredible legacy, and I am eager to work with our 8,000+ community partners and strategic partners to ensure that everyone has the skills, connectivity, and confidence to thrive in a digital society."

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