Groundwork East welcomes new Executive Director

Groundwork East welcomed a new Executive Director in July, following the planned retirement of Steve Harvey at the end of June.

Previous Executive Director Steve Harvey announced his retirement at the beginning of the year, after fifteen years with the community charity, and Groundwork East is pleased to welcome James Newell to the role.

Neville Reyner CBE DL Hon D.Litt, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Groundwork East, said:

I am delighted to announce the appointment of James Newell to the position of Executive Director of Groundwork East, James comes with a wealth of experience in the charity sector and I look forward to working together.