Rockinghorse announces new Chief Executive

Thursday 21 October 2010

Rockinghorse has announced the appointment of Claire Ross-Baker, 44, as its new Chief Executive.

Claire will join Rockinghorse on 6 December following nearly four years as Head of Fundraising & Marketing for Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity. She brings with her a total of 21 years experience working in the voluntary sector, including work at national charities Save the Children and Oxfam.

Rockinghorse Chairman Gordon Diaz said of the appointment: “We’re delighted to welcome someone with Claire’s experience to the team and look forward to moving forward in the New Year.”

Claire Ross-Baker added: “I am looking forward to joining such a fantastic organisation as Rockinghorse at a key time in its development and I am passionate about using my experience in the voluntary sector to make a real difference for sick children and their families in Sussex and Surrey.”