overcome MSthe world’s main a number of sclerosis wholesome life-style charity, pronounces the appointment of Alex Holden as Chief Executive Officer, efficient 20e March 2023.
Alex joins Overcoming MS from Target Ovarian Cancer the place she is at present Deputy CEO. She takes over from Stephen Richards, who has been interim CEO of Overcoming MS since April 2022.
With over 20 years of expertise within the volunteer and company sector and a background in communications, technique and enterprise transformation within the UK, Scandinavia and Australia, Alex will assist lead Overcoming MS – based in 2012 – into its second decade. Alex’s earlier company expertise has included positions at Bupa, Virgin Media, Mencap, Westpac Bank and GE, whereas serving as a voluntary trustee for the Twins Trust, a director of Conewood Children’s Center, a member of NCT’s Voluntary Income Advisory Group, and is at present a trustee for Hitchin Girls’ School.
Dowshan Humzah, President of Overcoming MS mentioned: “I am delighted to welcome Alex to Overcoming MS. The charity’s aim is to empower everyone with MS to achieve optimal well-being by being able to take control of their health and well-being through informed lifestyle choices. Alex brings significant transferable experience from a range of corporate and voluntary roles that will be invaluable in helping us achieve that goal more effectively.”
“Overcoming MS has made an extraordinary difference to thousands of people around the world over the past 10 years and continues to do so as we strive to further improve our services to the MS community, expand our partnerships with other related support organizations and better inform and influence the wider MS landscape.”
“I would like to thank Stephen Richards for his significant contribution to Overcoming MS as interim CEO during our tenth anniversary year, strengthening our position as we enter our second decade of service to the MS community.”
Overcoming MS focuses on the rising scientific proof that folks can take every day sensible steps to assist enhance their MS, offering extra hope and optimism. During its tenth anniversary, Overcoming MS plans to launch an advocacy marketing campaign, unveil a brand new model, and pilot a brand new scalable help program.
Commenting on her appointment, Alex Holden mentioned: “I was drawn to overcoming MS and its success in bringing more hope and optimism to those affected by MS – and I look forward to building on that success. Globally, the overburdened health care systems are in crisis, especially since the pandemic, and people with MS need lifestyle intervention programs like Overcoming MS now more than ever. In addition to existing clinical good practice and recommended medication, lifestyle interventions are increasingly available in clinical practice for other serious autoimmune and lifestyle-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. It is time for the same to happen for multiple sclerosis.”
