QEF welcomes new CEO

Jonathan Powell takes up new post as QEF Chief Executive

Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People (QEF) has appointed Jonathan Powell as its Chief Executive Officer. Jonathan, 49, took up his new role at the beginning of January and is based at the offices in Leatherhead, Surrey.

Formerly CEO of respite care charity Vitalise from 2007-2009, Jonathan’s professional background lies within the third sector having previously spent five years as CEO of Independent Age and gaining over 10 years’ experience within the Royal British Legion.

Jonathan joins QEF at a time of celebration as the charity enters its 75th year of helping disabled people develop independence and maximise potential. With services based around Surrey, the charity focuses on providing neuro-rehabilitation, vocational training, the development of life skills and mobility services.

Commenting on his new role, Jonathan said, “QEF can be proud of its work over the past 75 years but this is not a time for reflection, but action. Exciting and challenging plans are in place to enable QEF to reach many more disabled people ensuring that they have both the life and work opportunites that many of us take for granted.”

For further information, please contact the us on 01372 841124 or email: bernadette.mchugh@qef.org.uk