Bernie Myers has been elected as the new Chairman of Norwood, the UK’s leading charity providing services for Jewish children, families and adults with learning disabilities or coping with social disadvantage.
Mr Myers, 64 will succeed Michael Teacher following his retirement at the organisation’s AGM in December. His experience encompasses a wide range of management roles, in addition to possessing direct experience of corporate finance, leasing, life assurance and private equity.
Following the decision of Norwood’s Board of Trustees Bernie Myers said: “I would like to thank Michael for the outstanding work he has done for Norwood not just during his period as Chairman but over his long prior involvement with Ravenswood. It is an honour to follow him and I am determined that Norwood continues the successful development we have seen under Michael’s tenure.
“Norwood provides the safety net for children and families in the Jewish community and I am clear about the responsibility I am taking on to help lead the organisation into the future. Norwood is an organisation which is changing as we respond to meeting the individual needs and aspirations of the people we support. We have to make sure that the services we provide enable these needs to be met. “
David Ereira will continue to hold the position of Deputy Chair at Norwood.
“This is a great appointment for Norwood and I am looking forward to working alongside Bernie as we continue to make sure that Norwood is best placed to help all those who turn to it for support”, said David Ereira. “I am delighted that Bernie is in a position to give Norwood the dedication that is needed for such a major role.”
Mr Myers is currently a consultant at N M Rothschild & Sons and a director of Rothschilds Continuation, as well as other Rothschild Group companies. In addition, he is also a director of Moss Bros Group, outgoing chairman of the Industrial Dwellings Society, vice-chairman of the British Friends of the Hebrew University, outgoing vice-chairman of the Harrow Citizens Advice Bureau, and a Trustee of Grief Encounter.
Mr Myers read Economics at the London School of Economics and is a Chartered Accountant. He is married to Sandra, and they have three children, Lara, Andrew and Lyndsey, as well as five grandchildren.
For further information, photos and interviews, please contact Michael Siva, Public Relations Officer at Norwood, on 020 8420 6900 or email pressoffice@norwood.org.uk.
