British Dyslexia Association - New CEO Announcement
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Following an extensive selection process, the Board of Trustees are delighted to announce the appointment of Ellen Broomé as the next CEO of the British Dyslexia Association.
Ellen will take up her role from 1 October 2024 joining the charity following several years as Managing Director of two Coram Group organisations: CoramBAAF, the UK’s largest membership organisation for professionals working with children and young people on their journey through the care system, and Coram Family and Childcare, the UK’s leading childcare charity.
She brings over 15 years of experience in strategic leadership, service delivery, policy, research, communications and income generation, including positions at NatCen, The Children’s Society, The National Autistic Society, Hill & Knowlton and in Parliament. Ellen has also served as a School Governor and is a Trustee of Leukaemia UK and BookTrust, and a member of the National Institute for Health Research’s Social Care funding committee.
Michelle Catterson, Chair of the Board, said:
“Ellen impressed the Board with her in depth knowledge and passion for the sector. She has made a significant impact in previous organisations as a strategic leader and effective influencer and will bring relevant expertise and skills, and a strong beneficiary-led approach to the role. The Board believes she has the combination of skills and experience to lead the charity through its next strategic phase.”
Ellen Broomé, incoming CEO, said:
“I am passionate about creating a dyslexia-friendly society where everyone with dyslexia can fulfil their potential. With the attainment gap widening for children, a lack of support available and long waiting times for diagnosis, this can have detrimental impact on children’s lives. I am delighted to be joining the British Dyslexia Association at this critical time and I look forward to championing the dyslexia community and working with the new Government to address these issues.”
The Board would like to extend their warm thanks to Chivonne Preston who will step down as CEO for personal reasons following two years in post. Chivonne’s leadership has been invaluable, and we wish her all the best in her future endeavours.