# New CEO for Institute

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2011/07/26/new-ceo-institute/
- Published: 2011-07-26T10:55:06+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**Peter Lewis is to join the Institute of Fundraising in October as its new chief
executive.**

Lewis is currently the chief executive of [London Voluntary Service Council](http://www.lvsc.org.uk)
and is a former City solicitor.

Chair of the Institute Mark Astarita said: “We are excited that Peter is joining
us in this vital leadership role. We have found someone who has a successful track
record of not only leading membership based charities, but also in senior roles 
in government and the private sector. Peter will be a great asset to our already
strong team.”

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Lewis said he was looking forward to working with government and other partners 
to unlock the giving potential of the country. “Never has the role of fundraisers
in bringing in every penny of extra cash been more important than at this time of
public spending cuts and continued economic uncertainty,” he said.

“I am passionate about the work that the voluntary, community and charitable sectors
deliver, and delighted to be joining the INstitute’s expert team of staff, volunteers
and trustees to help it grow and develop further.”

www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk