Hope Against Cancer announces departure of CEO, Nigel Rose
Nigel said, “My small team, our volunteers and wonderful supporters can be extremely proud of what they and HOPE have achieved over the years."
Hope Against Cancer is saddened to announce that Nigel Rose, our CEO, will be leaving the charity after 12 years of dedicated leadership. He has plans to depart for the south coast where he will join his partner to live and work.
In his time with HOPE there have been many changes, but through each one Nigel and the team have remained focused on our goals and overall purpose so that one day we will overcome cancer.
Notably, HOPE continued with its vital work through the pandemic when Nigel, the office team, Trustees, supporters and friends helped to mobilise businesses, trusts and the community to raise well over £1.25 million to transform the Hope Clinical Trials Facility at the Leicester Royal Infirmary into the remarkable Hope Cancer Trials Centre, doubling the size of our unit to allow many more people to benefit from cutting edge trials.
The new Centre, under the leadership of Dr Harriet Walter, has taken the incredible work already being done by its predecessor and brought more beds, chemotherapy chairs and treatment opportunities for local people with cancer.
In a time that has seen recession, the cost-of-living crisis and other strains on the charity sector, Nigel has provided steady financial leadership to HOPE which has allowed stability in our funding as well as the flexibility for Trustees to fund the right research, equipment and infrastructure at the right time.
Nigel said, “My small team, our volunteers and wonderful supporters can be extremely proud of what they and HOPE have achieved over the years. I have no doubt whatsoever that HOPE will continue to go from strength to strength and I will be around to help where needed, to embed the new leadership and contribute to a positive transition to the next stage of the Charity’s development.
“Thank you to the Board of Trustees, who have helped me nurture a great team and supported me personally, and to all who have supported and continue to support the vital, life-saving work of Hope Against Cancer”.
Our thanks go out to Nigel and we wish him all the best on his new adventure.
While Nigel’s departure is sad news for HOPE, we are already making plans for the next stage of our journey.
If you, or someone you know, might like to join us on this journey in a leadership role, please get in touch: nigel@hopeagainstcancer.org.uk or, for an informal chat about the role, call him on 07812755536.
