Pharmacist Support – the profession’s independent charity – has announced the appointment of Danielle Hunt as its new Chief Executive.
Danielle is currently Operations Director at the national environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy. During a successful ten years at the organisation, she has played a central role in leading the organisation from a mainly government funded to an entirely self-funded independent charity and helped raise millions through fundraising and service contracts.
Speaking of Danielle’s appointment, Steve Lutener, newly appointed Chair of the Pharmacist Support Trustee Board commented: “We are delighted to welcome Danielle to Pharmacist Support. The charity has undergone a period of significant growth over the past 10 years and Danielle’s experience will ensure that the profession’s independent charity continues to move forward with confidence. She has proven leadership qualities and service development expertise which will prove invaluable in the future.”
Danielle commented: “I’m incredibly excited to be joining Pharmacist Support – leading the charity through its next phase of development. The charity has achieved a huge amount in the last ten years, and this work has never been so important. I look forward to working with the staff, volunteers, the board of trustees and others in the sector to develop the organisation and ensure we continue to support Pharmacists and their families in the best way possible.”
Danielle will begin her new role at the charity on January 23rd and replaces Diane Leicester-Hallam who left the organisation in September 2018. Supporting her in this role will be a team of 11 members of staff and 9 trustees.