Norwood, one of the UK’s leading social care organisations, today announces the appointment of its new Chief Executive, Elaine Kerr.
Elaine Kerr, who succeeds Norma Brier, joins Norwood from Chai Cancer Care. As CEO, she has led the organisation through a period of sustained growth and development, including increasing the number of service users from 400 to over 1,450 and launching a Medical Outpatient service - an innovative national first.
Previously, Elaine Kerr had over 15 years of experience in the NHS. She held a variety of board posts in health authorities, hospital trusts and primary care trusts, including Executive Director of Commissioning for a Primary Care Trust where she commissioned all health services for the population of the second largest London borough. She is a full member of the Institute of Healthcare Management.
Bernie Myers, Chairman of Norwood, said:
“We are delighted to announce the appointment of Elaine Kerr as Norwood’s new Chief Executive. Elaine brings huge experience to the role and on behalf of Norwood’s Trustee Board, I would like to welcome her to the organisation. We are confident that with Elaine at the helm, Norwood will continue to improve and develop its services for the benefit of the most vulnerable people in the community.”
Elaine Kerr said:
“Norwood is a world-class provider of social care services and I am delighted to have the opportunity to lead the next phase of the organisation’s growth and development. Building on the superb foundations laid by Norma Brier over the last 20 years, I am looking forward to the prospect of working alongside Norwood’s dedicated staff, volunteers and supporters to ensure that Norwood continues to provide high quality and vital services within the Jewish and wider community.”
