DEVELOPMENT CHARITY ANNOUNCES TEAM EXPANSION FOR 2012
1 February 2012
Transaid has hired two new staff members, reflecting the charity’s growth and a scaling up of its projects for 2012.
Now operating in eight African countries - more than ever before - Transaid has hired Valerie Johnson as Head of Finance and Jacqueline Hector as Corporate Partnerships Manager.
Transaid CEO Gary Forster says: “We are fortunate enough to have had a very successful 2011 which happily means our workload has increased.
“Both Valerie and Jacqueline have significant experience in their fields and with many new projects in the pipeline for 2012 I’m sure their involvement will prove invaluable.”
He added: “It is crucial that we continue to maximise our valuable business partnerships, maintain a good return on investment and continue delivering quality transport programmes in Africa.”
Valerie has worked in accountancy for most of her career and will initially focus on developing Transaid’s financial systems and processes. Her experience includes positions at Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust, PricewaterhouseCoopers and BP.
Jacqueline has significant communications experience, having previously worked at Reed Exhibitions UK. She will support the charity’s marketing team and take care of day-to-day liaison with Transaid members and supporters.
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Note to Editor:
Transaid (www.transaid.org) is an international development agency that aims to improve people’s quality of life in the developing world by making transport more available and affordable. It was founded by Save The Children and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK) and works by sharing skills and knowledge with local people to enable them to put in place and manage efficient transport systems.
Transaid’s core work includes creating transport management systems for the public sector and assisting with the provision of professional driving qualification development and the training of driver trainers. It also assists with teaching preventive vehicle maintenance management and introducing local, low cost transport solutions including its innovative bicycle ambulance. Transaid also helps promote HIV, AIDS and road safety awareness and shares its specialist knowledge with the humanitarian aid sector.
Transaid enjoys strong backing from the transport and logistics industry and the active involvement of its patron, HRH The Princess Royal.
For further press information:
Chantelle Cummings at Transaid +44 (0)20 7387 8136
James Keelerat Garnett Keeler +44 (0)20 8647 4467
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