as the new Chief Executive of FEdS. Rachael will take up her post in October and will work with FEdS founder and current CEO Brian Stevens during a transition phase before Brian steps down.
Rachael has a record of achievement in leading roles in both the public and private sectors. She has been working as Head of Stakeholder Relations with the UK Commission for Employment and Skills since it was launched in April 2008 and before that she was Head of PR with the Sector Skills Development Agency for a year.
She is an award winning journalist and editor with more than 20 years experience in regional and national newspapers. During her career in journalism, Rachael edited three daily papers: two evening papers in the south west, and the Yorkshire Post. She was Deputy News Editor of The Times in London for more than two years and is also an experienced broadcaster.
Rachael said: “I am proud and delighted to be FEdS’ new chief executive. I’ll be joining a talented team at an exciting time for the organisation and its mission – and with a membership that has grown under Brian’s inspired and respected leadership. It will be a privilege to continue his work and to help steer FEdS towards further growth and success, particularly at a time when its work to connect people who matter with issues that matter in the fields of business, education and government has never been so important.”
