Alison Stannard has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Sight Support Hull and East Yorkshire.
Alison, who has been Services and Operations Manager at the charity, takes over from Sandra Ackroyd, who retires after twelve years in the role.
In her previous position as Services Manager Alison was responsible for overseeing the work of the charity during the Covid pandemic for which she receive a British Empire Medal in the Queens Honours.
Alison takes over an organisation on a strong footing, with a committed Board of trustees, experienced senior management team and dedicated staff and volunteers. She takes over at a time when the charity sector has never been more important and the need for Sight Support’s services continues to grow.
She said: “With lots of knowledge gained in my 13 years with the charity, I’m looking forward to continuing Sandra’s legacy, especially in this, our 160th year of supporting visually impaired people in Hull and East Yorkshire. I’d also like to thank Sandra for her vision and commitment over the past 12 years and wish her all the very best on her retirement”.
