A BRAIN injury charity in Worcester has welcomed a new CEO to its team.
Headway Worcestershire, a charity for people affected by brain injury, has officially appointed Kathryn Davis as the organisation’s new Chief Executive at its recent AGM.
Replacing former chief executive Mel Akers, who announced earlier this year he would retire after three years, her appointment has been welcomed by Headway members, staff and volunteers.
Kathryn has worked with local authorities as part of her role within the City Council, private sector during various strategic and operational roles and charitable sector for Focus Birmingham, as the Director of Operations.
She said: “I am delighted to have joined the Headway team in Worcestershire. I am passionate about supporting people with disabilities to choose what they want from life and finding pathways to achieve their dreams and ambitions. Headway provides the excellent support and information that allows the service user and their family to live the life they choose.
“My husband has a degenerative brain condition, so I have first-hand experience of being a carer and how big the impact is not only on the person with the brain acquired condition but their entire family and the transition to finding a new plan for the future.”
A spokesperson for Headway Worcestershire said: “Kathryn is a dedicated and results driven strategic leader, with a highly successful background in operational and strategic management.
“We look forward to our organisation finding more ways to help more people across the county and we are optimistic about seeing her vision with regards to our charity.
Visit Headway Worcestershire.org.uk or ring 01905729729 for support and information.
