# New Chief Executive at the Blue Cross

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2008/07/08/new-chief-executive-blue-cross/
- Published: 2008-07-08T07:00:34+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

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Kim Hamilton has been appointed as the new chief executive of animal welfare charity
the Blue Cross. She will take up the role on 1 September 2008, following the retirement
of John Rutter after seven years as CEO.

Hamilton is currently chief operating officer at Nacro, the organisation that gives
ex-offenders, disadvantaged people and deprived communities the help they need to
build a better future. Previously she spent over 20 years at Citibank.

Diane Sinclair, chairman of The Blue Cross, said: “We are delighted to welcome Kim
to The Blue Cross. Her strong financial roots and third sector experience mean she
is perfectly placed to drive the charity forward.”

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Last year the Blue Cross achieved its largest ever income of £25.4 million, and 
spent nearly £22 million providing its charitable services to sick and homeless 
animals nationwide.

www.bluecross.org.uk

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