Mike Penrose to step down as Executive Director of Unicef UK
20 August 2019 – Mike Penrose is to step down as Executive Director of Unicef UK. Mike has led the organisation since April 2016, and Unicef is grateful to him for his significant contribution, and unwavering commitment to championing children’s rights, both in the UK and around the world.
Douglas Alexander, Chairman of the Board of Unicef UK said: “The Trustees of Unicef UK would like to thank Mike for his leadership and service over recent years. Mike has had a distinguished career in humanitarian work and during his time at Unicef has been a fierce and effective advocate of children’s rights. We wish him well for the future.”
Mike said: “It has been a tremendous honour to serve as the Executive Director of such an amazing organisation with such passionate staff. Unicef UK is a dynamic and inspiring organisation and the commitment of all its employees to champion children’s rights never ceases to amaze me. I feel very proud of the work that has been achieved for children both here in the UK and around the world.”
Mike has decided to pursue a number of personal projects and will be leaving Unicef UK in the Autumn.
Unicef UK will start the process for recruiting a new Executive Director immediately.
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Unicef is the world’s leading organisation for children, promoting the rights and wellbeing of every child, in everything we do. Together with our partners, we work in 190 countries and territories to translate that commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere.
Unicef UK raises funds to protect children in danger, transform their lives and build a safer world for tomorrow’s children. As a registered charity we raise funds through donations from individuals, organisations and companies and we lobby and campaign to keep children safe. Unicef UK also runs programmes in schools, hospitals and with local authorities in the UK. For more information please visit unicef.org.uk