Alzheimer’s Society’s Board of Trustees is delighted to announce
Dame Suzi Leather, DBE, will be appointed Chair in September
2023.
Suzi brings extensive experience of high-profile leadership
positions from health, regulation and charity sectors. She’s
worked in range of settings from national public sector bodies to
community enterprise and consumer representation and she has
previously chaired the Charity Commission.
Suzi is a passionate advocate for change and has a close personal
connection to dementia meaning she has a commitment to the cause
and understands the devastation that dementia can cause.
Suzi will be taking over from Stephen Hill who is stepping down
as Chair in September after 7 years when his term comes to an
end. Stephen has delivered exceptional leadership, guidance and
support to the charity, leading through Covid and driving the
organisation to be one of the UK’s leading charities.
Kate Lee, Alzheimer’s Society Chief Executive said:
‘I am delighted with the announcement of Suzi as our Chair and
look forward to working with her. Suzi brings a wealth of
experience to the role as well as direct experience of
dementia. These skills and experience will be integral in
supporting us to achieve our ambitious strategy and ending the
devastation caused by dementia.
‘I would also like to thank Stephen for his dedication to
Alzheimer’s Society over the past 7 years and for all that he has
helped us achieve in this time.’
Stephen Hill, current Chair said: ‘Whilst I am, of course, sad to
be leaving Alzheimer’s Society after so long on the Board, I am
also very pleased that we are in such a strong position, both
financially and with an excellent management team, wonderful
staff and volunteers, to really deliver on our “help and hope”
strategy. I wish them, and my successor, Suzi, all the very best
for the future.’
Suzi Leather said: ‘I am extremely pleased to be taking on the
role of Chair at Alzheimer’s Society at this exciting time. I
look forward to working with my fellow Trustees and colleagues
across the organisation to drive forward our ambition of
providing help and hope to people with dementia. One in three
people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their
lifetime and I am committed to guiding the organisation through
the coming months and years to transform the outcomes for these
people and future generations.’
