# David Ramsden joins Cystic Fibrosis Trust as Chief Executive

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2016/10/12/david-ramsden-joins-cystic-fibrosis-trust-chief-executive/
- Published: 2016-10-12T12:22:49+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**Cystic Fibrosis Trust has appointed former BBC Children in Need Chief Executive
David Ramsden as its new Chief Executive.**

 

Taking up the role in December, Ramsden will replace Ed Owen who is stepping down
after almost five years in charge. Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the only UK-wide charity
committed to improving the lives of the more than 10,000 people in the UK affected
by the genetic condition cystic fibrosis.

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Ramsden has worked in the charity sector for nearly 20 years. After working at accountancy
firm Ernst & Young, he moved to the British Red Cross, and has worked for the past
10 years as Chief Executive of BBC Children in Need.

 

George Jenkins, Chair of Trustees at the [Cystic Fibrosis Trust](http://www.cysticfibrosis.org.uk/),
said of Ramsden:

 

> “He is known for his decisive and inspirational leadership and throughout the 
> process clearly demonstrated how his experience made him the best of a very strong
> field to expand and develop our charitable work.”

 

Ramsden said:

 

> “I am inspired by the way people with cystic fibrosis face challenges head-on,
> with remarkable resilience and good humour. These are very exciting times, with
> new breakthroughs in treatments and cutting-edge research and I am delighted to
> be given the opportunity to lead such an incredible charity at this crucial moment
> in its history.”

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